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   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   Toyota Motor Company founded on this day in history.   

Aug 20   On this day in history 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 in the year 1937.   

Aug 25   Japanese fleet blockades Chinese coast in the year 1937.   

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

Aug 26   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

Aug 28   In the year 1937 toyota Motors becomes an independent company.   

Aug 29   In the year 1937 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 on this day in history.   

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) on this day in history.   

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

Sep 04   Giovanni Salviucci, composer, dies at 29 in the year 1937.   

Sep 05   Spanish Civil War: Llanes falls on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

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   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   In the year 1937 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   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   Grace Bumbry, St Louis, mezzo-soprano (Venus in Tannhäuser) was born on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1937 birth of lou Holtz, US, football coach (NJ Jets)   

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

Jan 08   Robert Moran, composer was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1937.   

Jan 06   André Besette, Canadian religious figure (b. 1845) died on this day in history.   

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   Jaishankar Prasad, Hindi poet, dramatist and novelist (b. 1889) died in the year 1937.   

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.