Page 10: Historical Events In 1937

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

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

Aug 18   The birth of Robert Redford, American actor and director in the year 1937.   

Aug 18   In the year 1937 toyota Motor Company founded   

Aug 20   Corrie E Moret-de Jong, Dutch MP (CDA) on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1937 republican offensive near Belchite Spain   

Aug 25   In the year 1937 japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast   

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

Aug 26   Pumping to build Treasure Island in SF Bay is finished in the year 1937.   

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

Aug 27   On this day in history 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   On this day in history phila A's Bob Johnson is 2nd to get 6 RBIs in an inning (1st)   

Aug 30   In the year 1937 joe Louis beats Tommy Farr in 15 for heavyweight boxing title   

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

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

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

Sep 04   Doris Kopsky, becomes 1st NABA woman cycling champion (4 22.4) in the year 1937.   

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

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

Sep 05   On this day in history spanish Civil War: Llanes falls.   

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

Sep 06   On this day in history 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   51st US Womens Tennis: Anita Lizana beats Jadwiga Jedrzejowska (64 62) in the year 1937.   

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

Sep 15   Clifford Heatherley, actress (For Love or Money, Cash), dies at 48 in the year 1937.   

Sep 15   On this day in history wPA extends L-Taraval streetcar to SF Zoo (at Sloat Blvd)   

Sep 17   In the year 1937 1st NFL game in Washington, DC; Redskins beat NY Giants 13-3   

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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   In the year 1937 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   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 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1937 birth of paolo Conte, Italian singer   

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

Jan 02   Ross Alexander, actor (Capt Blood, Boulder Dam), dies at 29 in the year 1937.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   In the year 1937 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   Jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889) died on this day in history.   

Jan 21   Marie Prevost, Canadian actress (b. 1898) died in the year 1937.   

Jan 23   Orso Mario Corbino, Italian physicist (b. 1876) died on this day in history.