Oliver North - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 07, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Age | 82 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Oliver North's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Central figure in the Iran-Contra affair, Fox News contributor, and host of 'War Stories with Oliver North'. |
Intro
Oliver North is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, political commentator, television host, military historian, and author. He gained national prominence in the late 1980s due to his central role in the Iran-Contra affair—a political scandal under the Reagan administration.
Early Life & Background
Oliver North was born on October 7, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. He attended the State University of New York at Brockport before transferring to the United States Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1968. North served in the Vietnam War and was awarded several military honors.
Career Highlights
- Served as a National Security Council staff member during the Reagan administration.
- Key figure in the Iran-Contra affair, responsible for facilitating the covert sale of arms to Iran and using proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
- Convicted on charges related to the Iran-Contra affair, later vacated on appeal.
- Authored several best-selling books on military and current affairs.
- Hosted 'War Stories with Oliver North' on Fox News Channel.
- Worked as a syndicated columnist and commentator.
Trivia
- North's military decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts.[1]
- In 1994, he ran unsuccessfully as the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Virginia.[2]
FAQs
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Oliver North is 82 years old.
Oliver North was born the 7 October 1943.
San Antonio, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 7th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 7, 1943, the Nazi regime intensified its efforts to deport Danish Jews to concentration camps. The Danish resistance and the local population worked to help many Jews escape to neutral Sweden, significantly reducing the number of deportations.
- Day of the week: October 7th, 1943 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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