Page 10: Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   Sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48 on this day in history.   

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

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   In the year 1937 david C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies   

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

Aug 24   On this day in history republican offensive near Belchite Spain   

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

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

Aug 26   On this day in history pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished   

Aug 27   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history toyota Motors becomes an independent company.   

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

Aug 30   In the year 1937 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   Esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies in the year 1937.   

Sep 02   On this day in history 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   On this day in history doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4)   

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

Sep 04   On this day in history giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29   

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

Sep 06   In the year 1937 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   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) in the year 1937.   

Sep 11   51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62) on this day in history.   

Sep 14   On this day in history tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87)   

Sep 15   Clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48 on this day in history.   

Sep 15   WPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd) on this day in history.   

Sep 17   On this day in history 1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3   

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Jan 02   In the year 1937 birth of marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist   

Jan 04   In the year 1937 birth of dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser)   

Jan 04   In the year 1937 birth of r Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s)   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer   

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   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   On this day in history john Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72   

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

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