Birthdays occurring on February, 28

1533

Michel de Montaigne was born on February 28, 1533 French philosopher and writer. 1533-1592 All the world knows me in my book, and may book in me. More quotations from Michel de Montaigne

1812

Berthold Auerbach was born on February 28, 1812 German novelist, 1812-1882 Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. More quotations from Berthold Auerbach

1823

Ernest Renan was born on February 28, 1823 French philosopher and historian, 1823-1892 God, if there is a God, take my soul, if I have a soul More quotations from Ernest Renan

1865

Arthur Symons was born on February 28, 1865 What we ask of him is, that he should find out for us more than we can find out for ourselves. He must have the passion of a lover. More quotations from Arthur Symons

Deaths occurring on February, 28

1916

Henry James died on February 28, 1916 American expatriate writer 1843-1916 The right time is ANY time that one is still so lucky as to have. More quotations from Henry James

1959

Maxwell Anderson died on February 28, 1959 American playwright, 1888-1959 And the days dwindle down To a precious few, September, November - And these few precious days I'd spend with you, These golden days I'd spend with you More quotations from Maxwell Anderson

1967

Henry R. Luce died on February 28, 1967 American publisher and editor, 1898-1967 Time should make enemies and Life should make friends. More quotations from Henry R. Luce

1977

Edward Dahlberg died on February 28, 1977 American novelist, 1900-1977 When one realizes that his life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. More quotations from Edward Dahlberg