Birthdays occurring on June, 5

1723

Adam Smith was born on June 5, 1723 Scottish philosopher and economist, 1723-1790 I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good. More quotations from Adam Smith

1883

John Maynard Keynes was born on June 5, 1883 English economist, journalist, and financier, 1883-1946 The importance of money flows from it being a link between the present and the future. More quotations from John Maynard Keynes

1898

Federico Garcia Lorca was born on June 5, 1898 Spanish poet and playwright who, in a career that spanned just 19 years, resurrected and revitalized the most basic strains of Spanish poetry and theatre. 1898-1936 I felt something like a divine urge to bombard that whole canyon of shadow, where ambulances collected suicides whose hands were full of rings. More quotations from Federico Garcia Lorca

1915

Alfred Kazin was born on June 5, 1915 One writes to make a home for oneself, on paper, in time and in others' minds. More quotations from Alfred Kazin

Deaths occurring on June, 5

1900

Stephen Crane died on June 5, 1900 American short-story writer, novelist and poet. 1871-1900 A man said to the universe: "Sir, I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation More quotations from Stephen Crane

1976

Jean Paul Getty died on June 5, 1976 American industrialist and founder of the Getty Oil Company, 1892-1976 Getting results through people is a skill that cannot be learned in the classroom More quotations from Jean Paul Getty

1992

Max Lerner died on June 5, 1992 American politician and columnist, 1902-1992 The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt. More quotations from Max Lerner