Historical Events In 1937

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   Toyota Motor Company founded in the year 1937.  

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   In the year 1937 albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68  

Aug 24   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain on this day in history.  

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

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

Aug 27   On this day in history george E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH  

Aug 28   Toyota Motors becomes an independent company on this day in history.  

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

Aug 30   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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   Peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner on this day in history.  

Sep 02   US Housing Authority created by National Housing Act in the year 1937.  

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

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

Sep 04   Giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29 on this day in history.  

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

Sep 06   Henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65 in the year 1937.  

Sep 06   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87)  

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

Sep 18   Norman Dinnerstein, composer in the year 1937.  

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

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

Jan 06   Paolo Conte, Italian singer was born on this day in history.  

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born in the year 1937.  

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

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

Jan 06   On this day in history death of andré Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845)  

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