Historical Events In 1937

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

Aug 18   On this day in history 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   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   David C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies in the year 1937.  

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

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

Aug 25   On this day in history japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast  

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

Aug 26   Pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished in the year 1937.  

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 on this day in history.  

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) on this day in history.  

Aug 30   Joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.  

Aug 31   In the year 1937 det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August  

Aug 31   On this day in history guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)  

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 on this day in history.  

Sep 04   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4) in the year 1937.  

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

Sep 04   Giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29 on this day in history.  

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

Sep 06   Henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.  

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

Sep 08   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history 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   Clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48 in the year 1937.  

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 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait)  

Jan 04   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29  

Jan 05   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history death of marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898)  

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