Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Bertolt Brecht's play "Mother Courage and her Children" premieres in Zurich
- Bulgarian troops invade Macedonia
- Milk rationed in Holland
Famous Birthdays
- Michel Roux, French chef and restaurateur (Le Gavroche, 1st Michelin three-starred restaurant in Britain), born in Charolles, Saône-et-Loire, Vichy France (d. 2020)
- Roberto Carlos, Brazilian singer and songwriter (Louco por você), born in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil
Famous Weddings
- Youngest Mitford sister Deborah Mitford marries Andrew Cavendish, son of the Duke of Devonshire in London
Famous Deaths
- Johanna Muller-Hermann, composer, dies at 63
About April 19, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
