What Happened on December 10, 1937

Historical Events

  • William Grant Still's Symphony No. 2 ("Song of a New Race") premieres at the Academy of Music by the Philadelphia Orchestra led by conductor Leopold Stokowski

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Bies, American golfer (The Tradition 1989), born in Cottonwood, Idaho
  • Don Sebesky, American Grammy and Tony Award-winning arranger, composer, orchestra leader, jazz trombonist, and accordion player (Maynard Ferguson; Wes Montgomery; CTI Records), born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (d. 2023)
Born in 1937
1937 Highlights

About December 10, 1937

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius