John Philip Abizaid is a retired United States Army general and former United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander who served as the United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2021.

Historical Context for April 1, 1951

In 1951, the world population was approximately 2,543,130,380 people^[†]

Headlines from April 1, 1951

Nehru for Truce in Korea; Attacks Red Expansionism; NEHRU FOR A TRUCE IN THE KOREAN WAR

World News Summarized

THOUSANDS ROUTED AS FLOODS RAVAGE NORTHEAST JERSEY; State of Emegency Declared in East Paterson--Water in Lodi Is Contaminated 4 DEATHS ARE REPORTED Father, Son Lost in Canoeing Accident--5 Rain-Swollen Rivers Over Banks

TAX LOSS FORESEEN IN U.S. SHIP SALES; Sawyer Says Such Deals Were Numerous--Testimony Is Criticized by Senator

HARLAN APPOINTED CRIME INQUIRY AIDE; Queens Sewer Fraud Exposer Will Head Legal Staff in Rackets Investigation

Notable Births

Historical Context for April 1, 1951