Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   Sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48 in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA) on this day in history.   

Aug 18   The birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   Toyota Motor Company founded on this day in history.   

Aug 20   Corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA) in the year 1937.   

Aug 22   On this day in history david C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies   

Aug 23   On this day in history albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68   

Aug 24   On this day in history republican offensive near Belchite Spain   

Aug 25   On this day in history japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast   

Aug 26   In the year 1937 franco's troops conquer Santander   

Aug 26   Pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished on this day in history.   

Aug 27   In the year 1937 bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game   

Aug 27   George E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH in the year 1937.   

Aug 28   In the year 1937 toyota Motors becomes an independent company.   

Aug 29   In the year 1937 phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)   

Aug 30   Joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title in the year 1937.   

Aug 31   Det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August on this day in history.   

Aug 31   In the year 1937 guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)   

Sep 02   On this day in history esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies   

Sep 02   On this day in history peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner   

Sep 02   US Housing Authority created by National Housing Act on this day in history.   

Sep 04   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4) in the year 1937.   

Sep 04   In the year 1937 doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4)   

Sep 04   In the year 1937 giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29   

Sep 05   On this day in history spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.   

Sep 06   Henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Sep 06   Spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco on this day in history.   

Sep 08   In the year 1937 pan Arab conference about Palestine opens   

Sep 10   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) on this day in history.   

Sep 11   51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62) on this day in history.   

Sep 14   Tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87) in the year 1937.   

Sep 15   On this day in history clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48   

Sep 15   WPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd) in the year 1937.   

Sep 17   1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3 in the year 1937.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1937 birth of marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait)   

Jan 04   Grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   R Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss)   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)   

Jan 06   Paolo Conte, Italian singer was born in the year 1937.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 birth of robert Moran, composer   

Jan 02   Ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history death of marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864)   

Jan 06   André Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845) died on this day in history.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 john Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72   

Jan 13   In the year 1937 walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies   

Jan 14   On this day in history death of jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889)   

Jan 21   In the year 1937 death of marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898)   

Jan 23   In the year 1937 death of orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)