Historical Events In 1937

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

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

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

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

Aug 23   Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel, composer, dies at 68 in the year 1937.   

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

Aug 25   Japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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   On this day in history joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title   

Aug 31   In the year 1937 det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August   

Aug 31   On this day in history guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats)   

Sep 02   Esther de Farmer-of Rich, actress (Kniertje-On hope of blessing), dies on this day in history.   

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   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4:22.4) in the year 1937.   

Sep 04   In the year 1937 giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29   

Sep 05   Spanish Civil War: Llanes falls in the year 1937.   

Sep 06   In the year 1937 henry Kimball Hadley, composer, dies at 65   

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   In the year 1937 tomés G Masaryk, philosopher/pres of Czech (1918-35), dies at 87)   

Sep 15   In the year 1937 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   In the year 1937 birth of marianne McDonald, classicist/philanthropist   

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

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 in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   André Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845) died in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 13   In the year 1937 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 in the year 1937.   

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