Historical Events In 1937

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

Aug 18   In the year 1937 the birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director  

Aug 18   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

Aug 23   Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68 in the year 1937.  

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

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

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander on this day in history.  

Aug 26   On this day in history 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   In the year 1937 george E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH  

Aug 28   On this day in history toyota Motors becomes an independent company.  

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

Sep 05   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.  

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

Sep 06   On this day in history spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco.  

Sep 08   Pan Arab conference about Palestine opens on this day in history.  

Sep 10   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) in the year 1937.  

Sep 11   In the year 1937 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   Clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48 on this day in history.  

Sep 15   On this day in history wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)  

Sep 17   1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3 in the year 1937.  

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   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 in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss)  

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   Paolo Conte, Italian singer was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of robert Moran, composer  

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

Jan 05   In the year 1937 death of marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864)  

Jan 06   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 death of jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889)  

Jan 21   On this day in history death of marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898)  

Jan 23   On this day in history death of orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)