Historical Events In 1937

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

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 in the year 1937.  

Aug 20   On this day in history corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA)  

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 on this day in history.  

Aug 24   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain in the year 1937.  

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   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   George E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH in the year 1937.  

Aug 28   Toyota Motors becomes an independent company on this day in history.  

Aug 29   Phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st) on this day in history.  

Aug 30   On this day in history joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title  

Aug 31   Det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August on this day in history.  

Aug 31   Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats) on this day in history.  

Sep 02   Esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1937.  

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   In the year 1937 giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29  

Sep 05   Spanish Civil War: Llanes falls in the year 1937.  

Sep 06   In the year 1937 henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65  

Sep 06   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87)  

Sep 15   In the year 1937 clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48  

Sep 15   In the year 1937 wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)  

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

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

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)  

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer  

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born in the year 1937.  

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   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   On this day in history walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies  

Jan 14   On this day in history death of jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889)  

Jan 21   Marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898) died in the year 1937.  

Jan 23   Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876) died in the year 1937.