Born This Day: A Book of Birthdays and Quotations of Prominent People Through the Centuries »

Robert A. Nowlan is a college professor living in New Haven, Connecticut. He has written several reference works.

This thoroughly updated edition lists 12 significant people born on each day of the year, and includes a quotation from each person that allows a glimpse of their personality. For each date, a diverse dozen speakers were chosen based on prominence; the quality of the quotation; the uniqueness of the speaker with relation to gender, time period, nationality and vocation; and conflicting social, political, religious or philosophical background. In addition to those quoted, each entry lists other significant individuals born on that day.

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Offers capsule career biographies of seven prominent figures in Western culture, from the 17th century to the present, for each day of the year, with notes on writers', artists', musicians', and statesmens' contributions, and characteristic quotes. Includes an index of those quoted and their birthdays, but no page numbers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)