Historical Events In 1937

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

May 31   1st quadruplets to finish college (Baylor University) on this day in history.  

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   Louis Vierne, composer, dies at 66 on this day in history.  

Jun 03   Duke of Windsor (Edward 8) weds Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson in France on this day in history.  

Jun 03   In the year 1937 the Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, marries Wallis Warfield Simpson.  

Jun 04   On this day in history donald Eligon, cricketer (Trinidad, nail in his cricket boot), dies  

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

Jun 04   In the year 1937 leon Blum becomes premier of People's front govt of France  

Jun 05   In the year 1937 69th Belmont: Charley Kurtsinger aboard War Admiral wins in 2:28.6  

Jun 05   On this day in history a Bohrmann discovers asteroid #1455 Mitchella  

Jun 06   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

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

Jun 08   World's largest flower blooms in NY Botonical Garden, 12' calla lily in the year 1937.  

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

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

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

Jun 13   In the year 1937 joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs against St Louis Browns  

Jun 14   On this day in history jørgen Leth, Danish film director  

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   On this day in history gaston Doumergue, premier/president of France (1913..34), dies  

Jun 18   In the year 1937 the birth of John D. Rockerfeller IV, American millionaire  

Jun 19   Franco-troops conquer Bilbao Basques on this day in history.  

Jun 19   James M Barrie, Scottish writer (Dear Brutus/Peter Pan), dies in the year 1937.  

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

Jun 22   Joe Louis KOs James Braddock for the heavyweight boxing crown on this day in history.  

Jun 22   In the year 1937 joe Louis KOs James J Braddock in 18 for heavyweight boxing title  

Jun 25   On this day in history 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   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 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   In the year 1937 birth of doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss)  

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born in the year 1937.  

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   On this day in history ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29  

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

Jan 06   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies  

Jan 14   In the year 1937 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.