Page 7: 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   In the year 1937 1st quadruplets to finish college (Baylor University)   

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

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

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

Jun 03   On this day in history duke of Windsor (Edward 8) weds Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson in France   

Jun 03   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jun 04   On this day in history leon Blum becomes premier of People's front govt of France   

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

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

Jun 06   Jean Harlow, actr (Bombshell), dies from gallbladder infection at 26 on this day in history.   

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

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

Jun 11   In the year 1937 marx Brothers' "A Day At The Races" released   

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

Jun 12   In the year 1937 uSSR executes 8 army leaders as Stalin's purge continued   

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

Jun 14   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

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

Jun 18   Gaston Doumergue, premier/president of France (1913..34), dies on this day in history.   

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

Jun 19   In the year 1937 franco-troops conquer Bilbao Basques   

Jun 19   On this day in history james M Barrie, Scottish writer (Dear Brutus/Peter Pan), dies   

Jun 21   French People's front govt-Blum falls on this day in history.   

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

Jun 22   Joe Louis KOs James J Braddock in 18 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.   

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   

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Jan 02   Marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 04   Grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser) was born in the year 1937.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of r Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s)   

Jan 06   Doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss) was born in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer   

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   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 in the year 1937.   

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 on this day in history.