Historical Events
- 41st Boston Marathon won by Walter Young of Canada in 2:33:20
Famous Birthdays
- Elinor Donahue, American actress (Father Knows Best, Get a Life), born in Tacoma, Washington
Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada, Filipino actor and 13th President of the Philippines (1998-01), born in Tondo, Philippines

Joseph Estrada
Famous Deaths
- William Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington, English historian and explorer (Spitzbergen), dies at 81
1937 Highlights
About April 19, 1937
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries