Alexander Hamilton died today – 203 years ago

U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755 in Nevis, British West Indies. He said, “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” {1} [That’s a good reason to keep standing.]... Mr. Hamilton died in 1804 in New York City, New York.

U.S. composer George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He said, “Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise.” {1} [Amen!]... Mr. Gershwin died in 1937 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

U.S. businessman Owen D. Young was born on October 27, 1874 in Stark, Herkimer County, New York. He said, “The man who can put himself in the place of other men, who can understand the workings of their minds, need never worry about what the future has in store for him.” {1} [Sounds good.]... Mr. Young died in 1962 in Saint Augustine, Florida.

U.S. writer Delmore Schwartz was born on December 8, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He said, “Existentialism means that no one else can take a bath for you.” {1} [I never thought they could.]... Mr. Schwartz died in 1966 in New York City, New York.

U.S. writer Ross MacDonald (pseudonym of Kenneth Millar) was born on December 13, 1915 in Los Gatos, California. He said, “Money costs too much.” {1} [So government is trying to make it cheaper.]... Mr. MacDonald died in 1983 in Santa Barbara, California.

English actor Sir Laurence Olivier was born on May 22, 1907 in Dorking, Surrey, England. He said, “I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it.” {2} [So don’t complicate things unnecessarily.]... Mr. Olivier died in 1989 in Steyning, West Sussex, England.

{1} Source: www.brainyquote.com
{2} Source: http://thinkexist.com