Historical Events In 1937

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

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

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

Aug 18   In the year 1937 toyota Motor Company founded  

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

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   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain in the year 1937.  

Aug 25   Japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast in the year 1937.  

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander in the year 1937.  

Aug 26   In the year 1937 pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished  

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

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

Aug 28   Toyota Motors becomes an independent company in the year 1937.  

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

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

Aug 31   In the year 1937 det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August  

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   Peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner on this day in history.  

Sep 02   In the year 1937 uS Housing Authority created by National Housing Act  

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

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

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

Sep 05   Spanish Civil War: Llanes falls in the year 1937.  

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

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   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history 1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3  

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

Jan 04   In the year 1937 birth of dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait)  

Jan 04   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1937 birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer  

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1937.  

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

Jan 13   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

Jan 21   Marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898) died on this day in history.  

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