Page 10: Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   Sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48 in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   On this day in history 1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA)   

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

Aug 18   In the year 1937 toyota Motor Company founded   

Aug 20   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

Aug 25   In the year 1937 japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast   

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

Aug 26   In the year 1937 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   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) in the year 1937.   

Aug 30   In the year 1937 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) in the year 1937.   

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 in the year 1937.   

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

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

Sep 06   On this day in history henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65   

Sep 06   Spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco in the year 1937.   

Sep 08   In the year 1937 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   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   In the year 1937 wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)   

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

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

Jan 04   Dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait) was born in the year 1937.   

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 in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   Doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

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   Jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889) died on this day in history.   

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

Jan 23   In the year 1937 death of orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)