Historical Events In 1937

May 30   In the year 1937 memorial Day Massacre - Chicago police shoot on union marchers at Republic Steel Plant in Chicago, 10 die   

May 31   1st quadruplets to finish college (Baylor University) in the year 1937.   

May 31   German battleships shell Almeria Spain on this day in history.   

Jun 01   On this day in history the birth of Morgan Freeman, American film actor ('Driving Miss Daisy')   

Jun 02   In the year 1937 louis Vierne, composer, dies at 66   

Jun 03   Duke of Windsor (Edward 8) weds Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson in France in the year 1937.   

Jun 03   On this day in history the Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, marries Wallis Warfield Simpson.   

Jun 04   Donald Eligon, cricketer (Trinidad, nail in his cricket boot), dies in the year 1937.   

Jun 04   Freddie Fender, Mexico, country singer (Feelings) in the year 1937.   

Jun 04   Leon Blum becomes premier of People's front govt of France on this day in history.   

Jun 05   On this day in history 69th Belmont: Charley Kurtsinger aboard War Admiral wins in 2:28.6   

Jun 05   A Bohrmann discovers asteroid #1455 Mitchella in the year 1937.   

Jun 06   In the year 1937 jean Harlow, actr (Bombshell), dies from gallbladder infection at 26   

Jun 06   In the year 1937 phillies trailing 8-2 to St Louis, forfeit game   

Jun 07   Neeme Järvi, Estonian conductor in the year 1937.   

Jun 08   World's largest flower blooms in NY Botanical Garden, 12' calla lily on this day in history.   

Jun 08   On this day in history world's largest flower blooms in NY Botonical Garden, 12' calla lily   

Jun 11   Marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" released in the year 1937.   

Jun 12   On this day in history 41st US Golf Open: Ralph Guldahl shoots a 281 at Oakland Hills Mich   

Jun 12   USSR executes 8 army leaders as Stalin's purge continued in the year 1937.   

Jun 13   Joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs against St Louis Browns on this day in history.   

Jun 14   Jørgen Leth, Danish film director in the year 1937.   

Jun 15   In the year 1937 kumar Shri Indrajitsinhji, cricketer (Indian keeper in 60's)   

Jun 16   On this day in history marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" opens in LA   

Jun 17   On this day in history marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" opens in NY   

Jun 18   Gaston Doumergue, premier/president of France (1913..34), dies in the year 1937.   

Jun 18   The birth of John D. Rockerfeller IV, American millionaire on this day in history.   

Jun 19   Franco-troops conquer Bilbao Basques in the year 1937.   

Jun 19   James M Barrie, Scottish writer (Dear Brutus/Peter Pan), dies on this day in history.   

Jun 21   On this day in history french People's front govt-Blum falls   

Jun 22   In the year 1937 joe Louis KOs James Braddock for the heavyweight boxing crown   

Jun 22   On this day in history joe Louis KOs James J Braddock in 18 for heavyweight boxing title   

Jun 25   In the year 1937 colin Clive, actor (Bride of Frankenstein, Jane Eyre), dies at 39   

Jun 25   Cub Augie Galan becomes 1st player to switch hit HRs in a game 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   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)   

Jan 06   Paolo Conte, Italian singer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of robert Moran, composer   

Jan 02   Ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29 in the year 1937.   

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 in the year 1937.   

Jan 08   John Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 23   On this day in history death of orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)