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) on this day in history.  

Aug 18   The birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director on this day in history.  

Aug 18   Toyota Motor Company founded in the year 1937.  

Aug 20   In the year 1937 corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA)  

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   On this day in history republican offensive near Belchite Spain  

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

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander in the year 1937.  

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

Aug 27   In the year 1937 bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game  

Aug 27   On this day in history george E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH  

Aug 28   Toyota Motors becomes an independent company in the year 1937.  

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

Aug 30   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)  

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

Sep 02   Peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner in the year 1937.  

Sep 02   In the year 1937 uS Housing Authority created by National Housing Act  

Sep 04   In the year 1937 doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4)  

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   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   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco.  

Sep 08   On this day in history pan Arab conference about Palestine opens  

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

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

Sep 14   On this day in history 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   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 in the year 1937.  

Jan 04   Dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser) was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 04   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died in the year 1937.  

Jan 06   In the year 1937 death of andré Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845)  

Jan 08   In the year 1937 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   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)