Birthdays occurring on October, 8

1890

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was born on October 8, 1890 American pilot, businessman and aviator. 1890-1973 Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared. More quotations from Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

1912

John W. Gardner was born on October 8, 1912 American writer and secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, 1912-2002 Life is the art of drawing without an eraser. More quotations from John W. Gardner

Deaths occurring on October, 8

1754

Henry Fielding died on October 8, 1754 British playwright and novelist, 1707-1754 There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear More quotations from Henry Fielding

1803

Vittorio Alfieri died on October 8, 1803 Italian tragic poet, 1749-1803 Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. More quotations from Vittorio Alfieri

1869

Franklin Pierce died on October 8, 1869 American president (14), 1804-1869 Frequently the more trifling the subject, the more animated and protracted the discussion. More quotations from Franklin Pierce