Historical Events
The Adventures of Robin Hood
"The Adventures of Robin Hood", directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, and starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland premieres
- 63rd Preakness: Maurice Peters aboard Dauber wins in 1:59.8
- England soccer team beats Nazi-Germany, 6-3
Famous Birthdays
- Clive Rowlands, Welsh rugby union scrum half (14 caps; Abercraf RFC, Pontypool RFC, Llanelli RFC, Swansea RFC), born in Upper Cwmtwrch, Wales (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Jacobus C J "Jacques" Hermans, actor (Ghetto), dies at 81
About May 14, 1938
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
