April 17 April 17, 1885 Baroness Karen Christenze von Blixen-Finecke Danish author, also known as Isak Dinesen, was born. April 17, 1885
Poet September 10, 1935 On September 10, 1935 Mary Jane Oliver American poet is born. September 10, 1935
June June 4, 1907 Winifred Emma May otherwise known as Patience Strong British poet is born June 4, 1907
1940s January 4, 1943 Doris Kearns Goodwin American biographer, historian, and political commentator is born. January 4, 1943
19th Century July 28, 1866 Beatrix Potter English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist is born. July 28, 1866
19th Century April 30, 1877 Alice B. Tokias American French salon hostess and author is born. April 30, 1877