Historical Events In 1937

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

Aug 18   In the year 1937 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) on this day in history.   

Aug 22   David C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies in the year 1937.   

Aug 23   Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68 on this day in history.   

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

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

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

Aug 28   In the year 1937 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   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   On this day in history guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)   

Sep 02   In the year 1937 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   US Housing Authority created by National Housing Act on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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

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

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   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) on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 04   R Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s) was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

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

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

Jan 02   In the year 1937 ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29   

Jan 05   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 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   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 on this day in history.   

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