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

1976

Howard Hughes died on April 5, 1976 I'm not a paranoid deranged millionaire. Goddamit, I'm a billionaire. More quotations from Howard Hughes

1982

Abe Fortas died on April 5, 1982 Judging is a lonely job in which a man is, as near as may be, an island entire. More quotations from Abe Fortas

1992

Sam Walton died on April 5, 1992 American retail executive and founder of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the largest retail sales chain in the United States. 1918-1992 Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. More quotations from Sam Walton

1994

Kurt Cobain died on April 5, 1994 American musician and singer of the grunge rock band Nirvana. 1967-1994 I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not. More quotations from Kurt Cobain

1997

Allen Ginsberg died on April 5, 1997 American poet, 1926-1997 It isn't enough for your heart to break because everybody's heart is broken now. More quotations from Allen Ginsberg