Historical Events
- "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 267 performances
Event of Interest
General Douglas MacArthur ends his military career
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Brown, American actor (Frederick Winterbourne-Daisy Miller), born in San Jose, California (d. 1978)
- Jóannes Eidesgaard, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (2004-08), born in Tvøroyri, Suðuroy
About April 19, 1951
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
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