Historical Events
- German U-boat torpedoes passenger ship
Very Warm for May
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's musical "Very Warm for May", featuring June Allyson, Eve Arden, and Vera-Ellen, and directed by Vincente Minnelli opens at the Alvin Theatre, NYC; runs for 59 performances, inspiring 9-year-old audience member Stephen Sondheim's love for musical theater
- The Rome-Rio de Janeiro air connection created
Famous Birthdays
- Auberon Waugh, British author (d. 2001)
About November 17, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
