Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   On this day in history sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48  

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

Aug 18   On this day in history the birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director  

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   In the year 1937 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   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain in the year 1937.  

Aug 25   In the year 1937 japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast  

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander on this day in history.  

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

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

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   Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats) on this day in history.  

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   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4) on this day in history.  

Sep 04   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4) on this day in history.  

Sep 04   On this day in history giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29  

Sep 05   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.  

Sep 06   On this day in history henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65  

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

Sep 08   On this day in history pan Arab conference about Palestine opens  

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

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) 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   In the year 1937 wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)  

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

« Previous Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Next Page »

Jan 02   Marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 04   In the year 1937 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   R Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s) was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss)  

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)  

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer  

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

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   Walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies in the year 1937.  

Jan 14   Jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889) died on this day in history.  

Jan 21   On this day in history death of marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898)  

Jan 23   Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876) died on this day in history.