Historical Events In 1937

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

Aug 18   In the year 1937 1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA)  

Aug 18   The birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director on this day in history.  

Aug 18   Toyota Motor Company founded in the year 1937.  

Aug 20   Corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA) on this day in history.  

Aug 22   David C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies on this day in history.  

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

Aug 24   In the year 1937 republican offensive near Belchite Spain  

Aug 25   Japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast on this day in history.  

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

Aug 26   On this day in history pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished  

Aug 27   Bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game on this day in history.  

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

Aug 28   On this day in history toyota Motors becomes an independent company.  

Aug 29   On this day in history phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)  

Aug 30   In the year 1937 joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title  

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   Esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies on this day in history.  

Sep 02   Peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner in the year 1937.  

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

Sep 04   On this day in history doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4)  

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   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.  

Sep 06   In the year 1937 henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65  

Sep 06   Spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco in the year 1937.  

Sep 08   Pan Arab conference about Palestine opens in the year 1937.  

Sep 10   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) in the year 1937.  

Sep 11   51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62) in the year 1937.  

Sep 14   Tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87) on this day in history.  

Sep 15   Clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48 on this day in history.  

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

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

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Jan 02   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser)  

Jan 04   In the year 1937 birth of r Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s)  

Jan 06   Doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss) was born on this day in history.  

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   Robert Moran, composer was born on this day in history.  

Jan 02   In the year 1937 ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29  

Jan 05   In the year 1937 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   John Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1937.  

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

Jan 14   Jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889) died in the year 1937.  

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)