Birthdays occurring on June, 6

1606

Pierre Corneille was born on June 6, 1606 French poet and dramatist considered the creator of French classical tragedy, 1606-1684 One often calms one's grief by recounting it. More quotations from Pierre Corneille

1755

Nathan Hale was born on June 6, 1755 American soldier and Revolutionary officer who attempted to spy on the British and was hanged. 1755-1776 I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. More quotations from Nathan Hale

Deaths occurring on June, 6

1799

Patrick Henry died on June 6, 1799 American lawyer, patriot, and orator, symbol of the American struggle for liberty, 1736-1799 It can not be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ! More quotations from Patrick Henry

1832

Jeremy Bentham died on June 6, 1832 philosopher and activist. 1748-1832 It is the greatest good to the greatest number of people which is the measure of right and wrong. More quotations from Jeremy Bentham

1937

Jean Harlow died on June 6, 1937 American actress who was the original Blonde Bombshell. 1911-1937 No one ever expects a great lay to pay all the bills. More quotations from Jean Harlow

1961

Carl Gustav Jung died on June 6, 1961 Swiss psychiatrist, psychologist and founder of the Analytic Psychology, 1875-1961 Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. More quotations from Carl Gustav Jung