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   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   On this day in history albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68  

Aug 24   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain on this day in history.  

Aug 25   Japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast in the year 1937.  

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

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   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)  

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   In the year 1937 guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)  

Sep 02   Esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies in the year 1937.  

Sep 02   On this day in history peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner  

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

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

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

Sep 04   Giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29 in the year 1937.  

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   Spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco on this day in history.  

Sep 08   On this day in history 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   51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62) in the year 1937.  

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 on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history birth of marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist  

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

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 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   In the year 1937 birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)  

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

Jan 08   In the year 1937 birth of robert Moran, composer  

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   On this day in history john Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72  

Jan 13   Walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies in the year 1937.  

Jan 14   In the year 1937 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)