Historical Events In 1937

Jan 01   In the year 1937 anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua  

Jan 01   Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain on this day in history.  

Jan 01   US Army Air Corps physiological research laboratory completed, Ohio on this day in history.  

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

Jan 05   Fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wicket on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wkt in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   In the year 1937 bradman scores 270 Aust v England at the MCG, incl 110 singles  

Jan 06   On this day in history bradman scores 270 Australia vs England at the MCG, including 110 singles  

Jan 08   On this day in history -50°F (-45.6°C), San Jacinto, Nevada (state record)  

Jan 08   -50ºF (-45.6ºC), San Jacinto NV (state record) in the year 1937.  

Jan 08   John Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1937.  

Jan 08   On this day in history shirley Bassey, singer James Bond themes Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever was born  

Jan 08   Shirley Bassey, singer: James Bond themes: Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 09   In the year 1937 italian regime bans marriages between Italians & Abyssinians  

Jan 09   Judith Krantz author Scruples was born on this day in history.  

Jan 09   Judith Krantz author: Scruples was born on this day in history.  

Jan 09   The first issue of Look magazine appears on news stands today in the year 1937.  

Jan 12   In the year 1937 plow for laying submarine cable patented  

Jan 13   The U.S. government announces that Americans are cannot actively participate in the Spanish Civil War on this day in history.  

Jan 13   Walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies on this day in history.  

Jan 18   On this day in history future billionaire Howard Hughes sets a record for transcontinental air flight, making the trip from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes.  

Jan 19   Cy Young, Tris Speaker & Nap Lajorie elected to Baseball Hall of Fame on this day in history.  

Jan 19   Future billionaire Howard Hughes sets a record for transcontinental air flight, making the trip from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes in the year 1937.  

Jan 20   On this day in history -45°F (-43°C), Boca, Calif (state record)  

Jan 20   On this day in history -45ºF (-43ºC), Boca CA (state record)  

Jan 20   In the year 1937 franklin Delano Roosevelt took the oath of office as U.S. President.  

Jan 20   The first Inauguration day on Jan 20th, (held every 4th years thereafter) in the year 1937.  

Jan 23   On this day in history karl Radek & 16 others go on trial in Stalin's great purge  

Jan 23   Karl Radek &16 others go on trial in Stalin's great purge in the year 1937.  

Jan 25   1st broadcast of "Guiding Light" on NBC radio in the year 1937.  

Jan 25   In the year 1937 miami-to-Tampa bus overturned in a canal, kills 13  

Jan 25   On this day in history soap Opera "Guiding Light" premieres on NBC radio  

Jan 30   2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov & 16 others sentenced to death in the year 1937.  

Jan 30   On this day in history 2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov &16 others sentenced to death  

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

Jan 04   Dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   On this day in history 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   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   In the year 1937 birth of robert Moran, composer  

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

Jan 05   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history 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   Marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898) died in the year 1937.  

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