William Shakespeare (1564–1616), who needs no introduction ... Although his date of birth is unknown, it has been traditionally held by biographers to be April 23—for two reasons.

Historians don’t know his date of birth, where he was educated or how he spent seven years of his life. There is no record of Shakespeare’s birth, but his christening is recorded. It was usual ...

On the occasion of his birth, here are some of Shakespeare's most enduring turns of phrase. And, because not all that glitters (or glisters) is gold, we are including some that missed the mark.

The 23 rd of April is the traditional day for celebrating English playwright William Shakespeare’s birth in 1564. April 23 also happens to be the date on which he died in 1616, at the age of 52.

Most of these events fall on or near April 23, which is widely considered to be the date of William Shakespeare’s birth in 1564. To be or not to be? Here’s what Connecticut has to offer.