Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   Sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48 in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   On this day in history 1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA)   

Aug 18   In the year 1937 the birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director   

Aug 18   Toyota Motor Company founded in the year 1937.   

Aug 20   In the year 1937 corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA)   

Aug 22   In the year 1937 david C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies   

Aug 23   Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68 on this day in history.   

Aug 24   On this day in history republican offensive near Belchite Spain   

Aug 25   On this day in history japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast   

Aug 26   On this day in history franco's troops conquer Santander   

Aug 26   Pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished on this day in history.   

Aug 27   On this day in history bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game   

Aug 27   In the year 1937 george E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH   

Aug 28   Toyota Motors becomes an independent company on this day in history.   

Aug 29   In the year 1937 phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)   

Aug 30   Joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title in the year 1937.   

Aug 31   On this day in history det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August   

Aug 31   Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats) on this day in history.   

Sep 02   In the year 1937 esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies   

Sep 02   On this day in history peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner   

Sep 02   In the year 1937 uS Housing Authority created by National Housing Act   

Sep 04   In the year 1937 doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4)   

Sep 04   On this day in history doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4)   

Sep 04   On this day in history giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29   

Sep 05   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.   

Sep 06   Henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Sep 06   In the year 1937 spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco.   

Sep 08   In the year 1937 pan Arab conference about Palestine opens   

Sep 10   2nd American Football League plays 1st game (LA 21, Pittsburgh 0) on this day in history.   

Sep 11   In the year 1937 51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62)   

Sep 14   Tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87) on this day in history.   

Sep 15   On this day in history clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48   

Sep 15   WPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd) on this day in history.   

Sep 17   1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3 on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   Marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist was born in the year 1937.   

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

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

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

Jan 05   In the year 1937 death of marie Booth, child of William and Catherine Booth (b. 1864)   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 23   In the year 1937 death of orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876)