What Happened on October 9, 1937

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