Page 10: 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) in the year 1937.   

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   On this day in history corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA)   

Aug 22   In the year 1937 david C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies   

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

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

Aug 25   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history george E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH   

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

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

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   Pan Arab conference about Palestine opens on this day in history.   

Sep 10   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) on this day in history.   

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

Sep 14   Tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87) on this day in history.   

Sep 15   On this day in history 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   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 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   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 in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history death of marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864)   

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 on this day in history.   

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   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.