Famous Birthdays
- Pat Burke, British rock saxophonist (Foundations - "Baby Now That I've Found You"; "Build Me Up Buttercup"), born in Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies
Famous Deaths
- August de Boeck, Flemish composer, dies at 72
- George August Alexander Alting von Geusau, Dutch Minister of war (1918-20), dies at 73
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About October 9, 1937
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra