CRIME NEWS CRITICIZED; Bennett Says Wrong Emphasis on It Encourages Young Criminals
Date: 05 April 1937
Atty Gen J J Bennett Jr assails glorification of crime
Colin Powell Birthday, Date of Birth
Colin Luther Powell ( KOH-lin POW-əl; (1937-04-05)April 5, 1937 – (2021-10-18)October 18, 2021) was an American Army general, diplomat, and statesman who was the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first African-American to hold the office. He was the 15th national security advisor from 1987 to 1989, and the 12th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
Powell was born in New York City in 1937 to parents who immigrated from Jamaica. He was raised in the South Bronx and educated in the New York City public schools, earning a bachelor's degree in geology from the City College of New York. He joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps while at City College and was commissioned as a second lieutenant on graduating in 1958. He was a professional soldier for 35 years, holding many command and staff positions and rising to the rank of four-star general. He was commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command in 1989.
Powell's last military assignment, from October 1989 to September 1993, was as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, the highest military position in the United States Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw twenty-eight crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf War against Iraq in 1990–1991. He formulated the Powell Doctrine, which limits American military action unless it satisfies criteria regarding American national security interests, overwhelming force, and widespread public support. He served as secretary of state under Republican president George W. Bush. As secretary of state, Powell gave a presentation to the United Nations Security Council regarding the rationale for the Iraq War, but he later admitted that the speech contained substantial inaccuracies. He resigned after Bush was reelected in 2004.
In 1995, Powell wrote his autobiography, My American Journey and then in retirement another book titled, It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership (2012). He pursued a career as a public speaker, addressing audiences across the country and abroad. Before his appointment as Secretary of State he chaired America's Promise. In the 2016 United States presidential election, Powell, who was not a candidate, received three electoral votes from Washington state for the office of President of the United States. He won numerous U.S. and foreign military awards and decorations, including the Purple Heart. His civilian awards included the Presidential Medal of Freedom (twice), the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Secretary's Distinguished Service Award. Powell died from complications of COVID-19 in 2021, while being treated for a form of blood cancer that damaged his immune system.
Read more...- Birthday, Date of Birth
- Monday, April 5, 1937
- Place of Birth
- New York City
- Age
- 88
- Star Sign
- ♈
The April 5, 1937 was a Monday under the star sign of ♈. It was the 94 day of the year. President of the United States was Franklin D. Roosevelt.
If you were born on this day, you are 88 years old. Your last birthday was on the Saturday, April 5, 2025, 213 days ago. Your next birthday is on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in 151 days. You have lived for 32,355 days, or about 776,520 hours, or about 46,591,222 minutes, or about 2,795,473,320 seconds.
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5th of April 1937 News
News as it appeared on the front page of the New York Times on April 5, 1937
NEWS OF THE SCREEN; Lily Pons to Star in Remake of 'Kiki'--Anna Sten to Return in 'Gorgeous'-New Role for Miss Bainter
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
WAGNER'S BOAT SCORES; Records 87 Points in Frostbite Regatta at New Rochelle
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Frostbite dinghy races
93 REPORT AT SYRACUSE; Start Spring Football Practice Under Solem, New Coach
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
40-Passenger Plane Is Designed For a New Airline Over Atlantic; Commerce Bureau Reveals That Martin Company Plans the Biggest Airliners in America, to Span Ocean in 18 3/4 to 21 Hours--New York Would Be the Terminal
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Bur of Air Commerce announces it is planning 40-passenger flying boat for service between N Y and Eur
ROSEMARY MALONEY WED IN PITTSBURGH; Ceremony for Her and Donald McLoughlin of New York in St. Paul's Cathedral
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
McLoughlin, Donald; R Maloney
WHEAT AT NEW TOPS WORRIES TRADERS; Operators in Chicago Pit Nervous, Not Knowing How High It Will Go
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
CRIME NEWS CRITICIZED; Bennett Says Wrong Emphasis on It Encourages Young Criminals
Date: 05 April 1937
Atty Gen J J Bennett Jr assails glorification of crime
NEWS OF THE SCREEN; Lily Pons to Star in Remake of 'Kiki'--Anna Sten to Return in 'Gorgeous'-New Role for Miss Bainter
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
WAGNER'S BOAT SCORES; Records 87 Points in Frostbite Regatta at New Rochelle
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Frostbite dinghy races
93 REPORT AT SYRACUSE; Start Spring Football Practice Under Solem, New Coach
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
40-Passenger Plane Is Designed For a New Airline Over Atlantic; Commerce Bureau Reveals That Martin Company Plans the Biggest Airliners in America, to Span Ocean in 18 3/4 to 21 Hours--New York Would Be the Terminal
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Bur of Air Commerce announces it is planning 40-passenger flying boat for service between N Y and Eur
ROSEMARY MALONEY WED IN PITTSBURGH; Ceremony for Her and Donald McLoughlin of New York in St. Paul's Cathedral
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
McLoughlin, Donald; R Maloney
WHEAT AT NEW TOPS WORRIES TRADERS; Operators in Chicago Pit Nervous, Not Knowing How High It Will Go
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
CRIME NEWS CRITICIZED; Bennett Says Wrong Emphasis on It Encourages Young Criminals
Date: 05 April 1937
Atty Gen J J Bennett Jr assails glorification of crime
NEWS OF THE SCREEN; Lily Pons to Star in Remake of 'Kiki'--Anna Sten to Return in 'Gorgeous'-New Role for Miss Bainter
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
WAGNER'S BOAT SCORES; Records 87 Points in Frostbite Regatta at New Rochelle
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Frostbite dinghy races
93 REPORT AT SYRACUSE; Start Spring Football Practice Under Solem, New Coach
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
40-Passenger Plane Is Designed For a New Airline Over Atlantic; Commerce Bureau Reveals That Martin Company Plans the Biggest Airliners in America, to Span Ocean in 18 3/4 to 21 Hours--New York Would Be the Terminal
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Bur of Air Commerce announces it is planning 40-passenger flying boat for service between N Y and Eur
ROSEMARY MALONEY WED IN PITTSBURGH; Ceremony for Her and Donald McLoughlin of New York in St. Paul's Cathedral
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
McLoughlin, Donald; R Maloney
WHEAT AT NEW TOPS WORRIES TRADERS; Operators in Chicago Pit Nervous, Not Knowing How High It Will Go
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
CRIME NEWS CRITICIZED; Bennett Says Wrong Emphasis on It Encourages Young Criminals
Date: 05 April 1937
Atty Gen J J Bennett Jr assails glorification of crime
WAGNER'S BOAT SCORES; Records 87 Points in Frostbite Regatta at New Rochelle
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Frostbite dinghy races
93 REPORT AT SYRACUSE; Start Spring Football Practice Under Solem, New Coach
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
40-Passenger Plane Is Designed For a New Airline Over Atlantic; Commerce Bureau Reveals That Martin Company Plans the Biggest Airliners in America, to Span Ocean in 18 3/4 to 21 Hours--New York Would Be the Terminal
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Bur of Air Commerce announces it is planning 40-passenger flying boat for service between N Y and Eur
ROSEMARY MALONEY WED IN PITTSBURGH; Ceremony for Her and Donald McLoughlin of New York in St. Paul's Cathedral
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
McLoughlin, Donald; R Maloney
WHEAT AT NEW TOPS WORRIES TRADERS; Operators in Chicago Pit Nervous, Not Knowing How High It Will Go
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
CRIME NEWS CRITICIZED; Bennett Says Wrong Emphasis on It Encourages Young Criminals
Date: 05 April 1937
Atty Gen J J Bennett Jr assails glorification of crime
NEWS OF THE SCREEN; Lily Pons to Star in Remake of 'Kiki'--Anna Sten to Return in 'Gorgeous'-New Role for Miss Bainter
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
WAGNER'S BOAT SCORES; Records 87 Points in Frostbite Regatta at New Rochelle
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Frostbite dinghy races
93 REPORT AT SYRACUSE; Start Spring Football Practice Under Solem, New Coach
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
40-Passenger Plane Is Designed For a New Airline Over Atlantic; Commerce Bureau Reveals That Martin Company Plans the Biggest Airliners in America, to Span Ocean in 18 3/4 to 21 Hours--New York Would Be the Terminal
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Bur of Air Commerce announces it is planning 40-passenger flying boat for service between N Y and Eur
ROSEMARY MALONEY WED IN PITTSBURGH; Ceremony for Her and Donald McLoughlin of New York in St. Paul's Cathedral
Date: 06 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES
McLoughlin, Donald; R Maloney
WHEAT AT NEW TOPS WORRIES TRADERS; Operators in Chicago Pit Nervous, Not Knowing How High It Will Go
Date: 05 April 1937
Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES