Historical Events In 1937

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

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   In the year 1937 corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA)  

Aug 22   David C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies in the year 1937.  

Aug 23   Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68 on this day in history.  

Aug 24   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 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 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   Phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st) on this day in history.  

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   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 in the year 1937.  

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

Sep 02   On this day in history uS Housing Authority created by National Housing Act  

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

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

Sep 04   Giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29 in the year 1937.  

Sep 05   Spanish Civil War: Llanes falls on this day in history.  

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

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

Sep 08   Pan Arab conference about Palestine opens on this day in history.  

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

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

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   On this day in history wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)  

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

Sep 18   Norman Dinnerstein, composer on this day in history.  

« 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   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 in the year 1937.  

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

Jan 06   Doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss) was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer  

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

Jan 02   On this day in history ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29  

Jan 05   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died on this day in history.  

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 on this day in history.  

Jan 13   On this day in history 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   Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876) died on this day in history.