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 on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1937 republican offensive near Belchite Spain  

Aug 25   On this day in history japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast  

Aug 26   On this day in history franco's troops conquer Santander  

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

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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1937 det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August  

Aug 31   In the year 1937 guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)  

Sep 02   In the year 1937 esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies  

Sep 02   In the year 1937 peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner  

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) 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 giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29  

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

Sep 18   On this day in history norman Dinnerstein, composer  

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Jan 02   Marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist was born on this day in history.  

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   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 on this day in history.  

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born on this day in history.  

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

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

Jan 02   Ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29 in the year 1937.  

Jan 05   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   André Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845) died on this day in history.  

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

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 on this day in history.  

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.