Birthdays occurring on April, 5

1856

Booker T. Washington was born on April 5, 1856 American educator and reformer, first developer of Tuskegee Normal 856-1915 Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life... as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. More quotations from Booker T. Washington

1900

Spencer Tracy was born on April 5, 1900 "I lose my temper, but it's all over in a minute," said the student. "So is the hydrogen bomb," I replied. "But think of the damage it produces! More quotations from Spencer Tracy

1901

Chester Bowles was born on April 5, 1901 When you approach a problem, strip yourself of preconceived opinions and prejudice, assemble and learn the facts of the situation, make the decision which seems to you to be the most honest, and then stick to it More quotations from Chester Bowles

1908

Bette Davis was born on April 5, 1908 American actress, 1908-1989 She is the original good time that was had by all. More quotations from Bette Davis

Deaths occurring on April, 5

1695

George Savile died on April 5, 1695 English statesman and author 1633 - 1695 Education is what remains when we have forgotten all that we have been taught More quotations from George Savile

1765

Edward Young died on April 5, 1765 English literary critic, poet and dramatist, 1683-1765 Wise it is to comprehend the whole. More quotations from Edward Young

1794

Georges Jacques Danton died on April 5, 1794 French revolutionary, 1759-1794 We must dare, and dare again, and go on daring More quotations from Georges Jacques Danton

1928

Chauncey Depew died on April 5, 1928 American industrialist and politician, 1834-1928 A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad. An optimist is one who hopes they are. More quotations from Chauncey Depew

1964

Douglas MacArthur died on April 5, 1964 American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II, 1880-1964 The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. More quotations from Douglas MacArthur