Historical Events
Nationalists Enter Bilbao
Francisco Franco's Nationalist troops take Bilbao during their victorious Biscay Campaign in the Basques region during the Civil War
- LPGA Western Open Women's Golf, Beverly CC: Helen Hicks wins the first of her 2 major titles, defeating amateur Bea Barrett 6 & 5 in the final
Robert Johnson Vitagraph Session
Second of two legendary recording sessions by Delta Blues musician Robert Johnson with producer Don Law at the Vitagraph Studios, Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- J. M. [James Matthew] Barrie, Scottish novelist and playwright (Peter Pan), dies at 77
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About June 19, 1937
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini