What Happened on February 2, 1937

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Buford, American MLB and NPB outfielder/infielder, 1963-76, All-Star (Baltimore Orioles, and 3 other teams), born in Linden, Texas
  • Martina Arroyo, American opera soprano (NY Metropolitan Opera, 1965-78), born in New York City
  • Remak Ramsay, American actor, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Tommy Smothers, American comedian and folk singer (The Smothers Brothers Show; Serial), born on Governors Island, NYC, New York (d. 2023) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Abraham van Oosten, Dutch architect, and stained glass designer, dies of pneumonia at 39
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About February 2, 1937

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius