John Wayne died 30 years ago

John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 as Marion Mitchell Morrison in Winterset, Iowa. He acted in a whole bunch of movies. Mr. Wayne died on June 11, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.

John Wayne died today – 29 years ago

Actor (in The Shootist) John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa. He said, “Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." [Oh, yeah!]... Mr. Wayne died on June 11, 1979 in Los Angeles, California.

William Gilmore Simms died today – 137 years ago

U.S. writer William Gilmore Simms was born on April 17, 1806 in Charleston, South Carolina. He said, “I believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor.” {1} http://thinkexist.com [Someone could put a few more commas on my paycheck.]... Mr. Simms died in 1870 in Charleston, South Carolina.

U.S. actor John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa. He said, “Talk low, talk slow, and don't talk too much.” {2} [Enough said.]... Mr. Wayne died in 1979 in Los Angeles, California.

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