Historical Events
- Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, essentially rendering marijuana and all its by-products illegal
Famous Birthdays
Billy Cannon (1937-2018)
American College Football Hall of Fame back and tight end (Heisman Trophy 1959, LSU; AFL C'ship 1960, 61, 67; AFL All-Star 1961, 69; Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi
- Garth Hudson, Canadian rock Lowrey organist, accordion player and saxophonist (The Band - "Chest Fever"; "Up On Cripple Creek"), born in Windsor, Ontario
- Gundula Janowitz, Austrian concert and operatic soprano (Vienna State Opera, 1959-90), and vocal teacher, born in Berlin, Germany
- Jim McLean, Scottish soccer forward (Hamilton Academical, Clyde, Dundee) and manager (Dundee United 1971-93), born in Larkhall, Scotland (d. 2020)
- Ronald Brierley, New Zealand investor and company director, born in Wellington, New Zealand
1937 Highlights
About August 2, 1937
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
