What Happened on April 19, 1951

Historical Events

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Arthur Schwartz and Dorothy Fields' musical "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" adapted from Betty Smith's novel, and starring Shirley Booth, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 267 performances

MacArthur Retires

General Douglas MacArthur ends his military career

Events in 1951

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

Born in 1951 1951 Highlights