What Happened on May 19, 1937

Historical Events

Room Service

John Murray and Allen Boretz's stage comedy "Room Service", starring Sam Levene, Eddie Albert, and Phillip Loeb, opens at the Cort Theatre, NYC; runs for 500 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Pat Roach, English actor and wrestler (d. 2004)
  • Sanne Sannes, Dutch photographer

About May 19, 1937

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus