Historical Events
- Jim Margie, Philadelphia, bowls 900 in 3 (unsanctioned) games
Famous Birthdays
- Ann Southam, Canadian electronic and classical music and dance composer (Glass Houses; Figures; The Emerging Ground), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2010)
- Bill Ham, American music impresario and manager (ZZ Top), born in Waxahachie, Texas (d. 2016)
- Collin Wilcox, Highlands NC, actor (To Kill a Mocking Bird)
- David Newman, American filmmaker (d. 2003)
- Harry Jacobs, American football linebacker (AFL All Star 1965, 69; AFL C'ship 1964, 65 Buffalo Bills; Boston Patriots, NO Saints), born in Canton, Illinois (d. 2021)
- John Devitt, Australian swimmer (2 Olympic gold 1956, 1960), born in Sydney, Australia
- Magnar Solberg, Norwegian 20K biathlete (Olympic gold 1968, 72)
1937 Highlights
About February 4, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius