Historical Events In 1937

Jan 01   Anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua on this day in history.   

Jan 01   In the year 1937 count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wicket   

Jan 05   On this day in history fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wkt   

Jan 06   Bradman scores 270 Aust v England at the MCG, incl 110 singles on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 bradman scores 270 Australia vs England at the MCG, including 110 singles   

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

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

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

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

Jan 08   Shirley Bassey, singer: James Bond themes: Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 09   In the year 1937 judith Krantz author Scruples was born   

Jan 09   In the year 1937 judith Krantz author: Scruples was born   

Jan 09   The first issue of Look magazine appears on news stands today on this day in history.   

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

Jan 13   In the year 1937 the U.S. government announces that Americans are cannot actively participate in the Spanish Civil War.   

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

Jan 18   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history cy Young, Tris Speaker & Nap Lajorie elected to Baseball Hall of Fame   

Jan 19   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 20   -45°F (-43°C), Boca, Calif (state record) in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 20   On this day in history 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) on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 25   1st broadcast of "Guiding Light" on NBC radio on this day in history.   

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

Jan 25   Soap Opera "Guiding Light" premieres on NBC radio in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 30   In the year 1937 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 in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 04   R Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 birth of robert Moran, composer   

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

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   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)