This Day in Oscar History: April 5

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

Ceremonies

1965: 37th Annual Academy Awards

(Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1964}

Born

1897: Arthur Hilton (82 at death)

{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Editing

1900: Spencer Tracy (67 at death) [Pictured]

  {9 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actor
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor

1901: Melvyn Douglas (80 at death) [Pictured]

  {3 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Supporting Actor
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor, Supporting Actor

1904: Richard H. Riedel (55 at death)

{1 Nom, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Color)

1908: Bette Davis (81 at death) [Pictured]

  {10 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actress
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress
     Academy President #9: 1941, 1 term (resigned)

1909: Albert R. Broccoli (87 at death) [Pictured]

{0 Noms, 1 Win}
Oscar Winner: Irving G. Thalberg Award

1913: Clave (92 at death) [Pictured]

{2 Noms, 0 Wins}
Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Color), Costume Design (Color)

1916: Gregory Peck (87 at death) [Pictured]

  {5 Noms, 2 Wins}
     Oscar Winner: Lead Actor, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
     Oscar Nominee: Lead Actor
     Academy President #19: 1967-70, 3 terms