Page 10: Historical Events In 1937

Aug 14   Sapper, British soldier/novelist (Bull-Dog Drummond), dies at 48 on this day in history.   

Aug 18   1st FM radio construction permit issued (W1X0J (WGTR) in Boston MA) in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   The birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director on this day in history.   

Aug 18   Toyota Motor Company founded on this day in history.   

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

Aug 22   David C Salas, Antillian writer (Josephina), dies in the year 1937.   

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

Aug 24   Republican offensive near Belchite Spain on this day in history.   

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

Aug 26   Franco's troops conquer Santander in the year 1937.   

Aug 26   On this day in history pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished   

Aug 27   In the year 1937 bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game   

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

Aug 28   On this day in history toyota Motors becomes an independent company.   

Aug 29   Phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st) on this day in history.   

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

Aug 31   Det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August on this day in history.   

Aug 31   Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats) in the year 1937.   

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

Sep 02   Peter Ueberroth, organized LA Olympics (1984)/baseball commissioner in the year 1937.   

Sep 02   On this day in history uS Housing Authority created by National Housing Act   

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

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

Sep 04   In the year 1937 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   Spanish Civil War: The start of the Battle of El Mazuco on this day in history.   

Sep 08   Pan Arab conference about Palestine opens on this day in history.   

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

Sep 11   On this day in history 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) in the year 1937.   

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

Sep 15   In the year 1937 wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   Paolo Conte, Italian singer was born in the year 1937.   

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

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   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 on this day in history.   

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   Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876) died on this day in history.