Birthdays occurring on March, 17

1829

Jean Ingelow was born on March 17, 1829 American writer, 1829-1897 It is not reason which makes faith hard, but life. More quotations from Jean Ingelow

1899

Gloria Swanson was born on March 17, 1899 I am big. It's the pictures that got small. More quotations from Gloria Swanson

1902

Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902 American Amateur golfer, 1902-1971 If ever I needed an eight foot putt, and everything I owned depended on it, I would want Arnold Palmer to putt for me. More quotations from Bobby Jones

1910

Bayard Rustin was born on March 17, 1910 Black American civil rights activist. 1910-1987 To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true. More quotations from Bayard Rustin

Deaths occurring on March, 17

180

Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180 Roman emperor, best known for his Meditations on Stoic philosophy, AD 121-180 To refrain from imitation is the best revenge. More quotations from Marcus Aurelius

1640

Philip Massinger died on March 17, 1640 Death has a thousand doors to let out life: I shall find one More quotations from Philip Massinger

1680

François de la Rochefoucauld died on March 17, 1680 French classical author, leading exponent of the Maxime, 1613-1680 Fights would not last, if only one side was wrong More quotations from François de la Rochefoucauld

1860

Anna Jameson died on March 17, 1860 Irish essayist, 1794-1860 Trust in my affection for you. More quotations from Anna Jameson