Historical Events
- First day of the Great Uprising in Palestine, anti-Jewish riots break out
Famous Birthdays
- Csaba Szabo, Hungarian composer, born in Ákosfalva, Transylvania (d. 2003)
- Jack Pardee, American College Football Hall of Fame linebacker (Texas A&M; NFL: LA Rams, Washington Redskins) and coach (Houston Oilers), born in Exira, Iowa (d. 2013)
- Ruby Johnson, American soul singer ("I'll Run Your Hurt Away"), born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (d. 1999)
- Wilfried Martens, 44th Prime Minister of Belgium (1979-81, 1981-92), Sleidinge, Belgium (d. 2013)
1936 Highlights
About April 19, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries