Historical Events In 1937

Jan 01   In the year 1937 anastasio Somoza becomes President of Nicaragua   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 bradman scores 270 Aust v England at the MCG, incl 110 singles   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 bradman scores 270 Australia vs England at the MCG, including 110 singles   

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) in the year 1937.   

Jan 08   John Felix August Korling, composer, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 09   Italian regime bans marriages between Italians & Abyssinians on this day in history.   

Jan 09   In the year 1937 judith Krantz author Scruples was born   

Jan 09   In the year 1937 judith Krantz author: Scruples was born   

Jan 09   In the year 1937 the first issue of Look magazine appears on news stands today.   

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

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

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

Jan 18   On this day in history 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   -45°F (-43°C), Boca, Calif (state record) in the year 1937.   

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

Jan 20   In the year 1937 franklin Delano Roosevelt took the oath of office as U.S. President.   

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

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

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

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

Jan 25   In the year 1937 miami-to-Tampa bus overturned in a canal, kills 13   

Jan 25   Soap Opera "Guiding Light" premieres on NBC radio on this day in history.   

Jan 30   2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov & 16 others sentenced to death on this day in history.   

Jan 30   2nd of Stalin's purge trials; Pyatakov &16 others sentenced to death on this day in history.   

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

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

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

Jan 04   R Surendranath, cricketer (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Doris Troy, [Payne], US soul singer/songwriter (Just One Kiss) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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   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 on this day in history.   

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.