Historical Events In 1937

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

May 31   German battleships shell Almeria Spain in the year 1937.  

Jun 01   In the year 1937 the birth of Morgan Freeman, American film actor ('Driving Miss Daisy')  

Jun 02   On this day in history louis Vierne, composer, dies at 66  

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

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

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

Jun 04   Freddie Fender, Mexico, country singer (Feelings) on this day in history.  

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

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

Jun 05   In the year 1937 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   Phillies trailing 8-2 to St Louis, forfeit game in the year 1937.  

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

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 on this day in history.  

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 on this day in history.  

Jun 13   Joe DiMaggio hits 3 consecutive HRs against St Louis Browns in the year 1937.  

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

Jun 15   On this day in history kumar Shri Indrajitsinhji, cricketer (Indian keeper in 60's)  

Jun 16   Marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" opens in LA in the year 1937.  

Jun 17   Marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" opens in NY in the year 1937.  

Jun 18   In the year 1937 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   On this day in history franco-troops conquer Bilbao Basques  

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   On this day in history 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   Colin Clive, actor (Bride of Frankenstein, Jane Eyre), dies at 39 on this day in history.  

Jun 25   In the year 1937 cub Augie Galan becomes 1st player to switch hit HRs in a game  

Jun 25   Mirabel Morgan, author (Total Woman) 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 in the year 1937.  

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   On this day in history birth of doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss)  

Jan 06   Lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born in the year 1937.  

Jan 02   On this day in history ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29  

Jan 05   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died on this day in history.  

Jan 06   On this day in history death of andré Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845)  

Jan 08   John Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72 in the year 1937.  

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

Jan 14   On this day in history death of jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889)  

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)