Saturday, January 06, 1990

Other Jan 6th Birthdays

Joan of Arc
Born on January 6, 1412
French peasant girl who saved the kingdom of France from English domination. National heroine of France. 1412-1431
"One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying."

Charles Sumner
Born on January 6, 1811
American statesman and abolitionist dedicated to human equality during the American Civil War period. 1811-1874
"Nothing from man's hands, no law, nor constitution, can be final. Truth alone is final."

Sherlock Holmes
Born on January 6, 1854
Fictionnal character, prototype of the modern mastermind detective.
"The temptation to form premature theories upon insufficient data is the bane of our profession.

Sun Myung Moon
Born on January 6, 1920
"There are enough churches already, but the world still needs salvation."

Lou Holtz
Born on January 6, 1937
American football coach.
"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."