Historical Events In 1937

Jan 01   Anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua in the year 1937.   

Jan 01   Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain on this day in history.   

Jan 01   US Army Air Corps physiological research laboratory completed, Ohio on this day in history.   

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

Jan 05   Fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wicket on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Fingleton & Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wkt in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   On this day in history bradman scores 270 Aust v England at the MCG, incl 110 singles   

Jan 06   Bradman scores 270 Australia vs England at the MCG, including 110 singles in the year 1937.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 -50°F (-45.6°C), San Jacinto, Nevada (state record)   

Jan 08   -50ºF (-45.6ºC), San Jacinto NV (state record) on this day in history.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 john Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72   

Jan 08   Shirley Bassey, singer James Bond themes Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever was born in the year 1937.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 shirley Bassey, singer: James Bond themes: Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever was born   

Jan 09   In the year 1937 italian regime bans marriages between Italians & Abyssinians   

Jan 09   On this day in history judith Krantz author Scruples was born   

Jan 09   Judith Krantz author: Scruples was born on this day in history.   

Jan 09   The first issue of Look magazine appears on news stands today on this day in history.   

Jan 12   Plow for laying submarine cable patented on this day in history.   

Jan 13   On this day in history the U.S. government announces that Americans are cannot actively participate in the Spanish Civil War.   

Jan 13   Walter Brearley, cricketer (17 wkts in 4 Tests for Eng 1905-12), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 18   In the year 1937 future billionaire Howard Hughes sets a record for transcontinental air flight, making the trip from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes.   

Jan 19   In the year 1937 cy Young, Tris Speaker & Nap Lajorie elected to Baseball Hall of Fame   

Jan 19   In the year 1937 future billionaire Howard Hughes sets a record for transcontinental air flight, making the trip from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes.   

Jan 20   On this day in history -45°F (-43°C), Boca, Calif (state record)   

Jan 20   On this day in history -45ºF (-43ºC), Boca CA (state record)   

Jan 20   Franklin Delano Roosevelt took the oath of office as U.S. President on this day in history.   

Jan 20   The first Inauguration day on Jan 20th, (held every 4th years thereafter) in the year 1937.   

Jan 23   Karl Radek & 16 others go on trial in Stalin's great purge in the year 1937.   

Jan 23   On this day in history karl Radek &16 others go on trial in Stalin's great purge   

Jan 25   On this day in history 1st broadcast of "Guiding Light" on NBC radio   

Jan 25   Miami-to-Tampa bus overturned in a canal, kills 13 on this day in history.   

Jan 25   Soap Opera "Guiding Light" premieres on NBC radio in the year 1937.   

Jan 30   2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov & 16 others sentenced to death in the year 1937.   

Jan 30   2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov &16 others sentenced to death in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of dyan Cannon, Tacoma Wash, Mrs Cary Grant/actress (Heaven Can Wait)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser)   

Jan 04   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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   Marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864) died on this day in history.   

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   Marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898) died in the year 1937.   

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