Historical Events
- Appalachian Trail is formally completed, traversing 2,000 miles and 14 US States, Georgia to Maine
- China declares war on Japan
- Detroit Tigers score MLB record 36 runs in double header vs St. Louis Browns at Navin Field; win 16-1 & 20-7
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Curvis, Welsh boxer and British welterweight champion (1960-1964), born in Swansea, Wales (d. 2012)
- Brian Fennelly, American classical composer (A Thoreau Symphony), born in Kingston, New York (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Herman [H. C.] McNeile ([pen name Sapper], British soldier and writer (Bulldog Drummond), dies of cancer at 48
About August 14, 1937
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
