Historical Events
- Frenchman Maurice Archambaud cycles world record for distance in one hour, 45.796 km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
- Howie Morenz Memorial Game, Montreal Forum: NHL All-Stars beat Montreal All Stars, 6-5
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Houston, American College Football Hall of Fame linebacker (Ohio State; Pro Bowl 1964-65, 69-70; Cleveland Browns), born in Massillon, Ohio (d. 2018)
- Lynn Woolsey, American politician (US House of Representatives-D-California, 1993-2013), born in Seattle, Washington
- Paula Wayne [Watkins], American stage and Emmy Award-winning actress (Golden Boy; Everglade!), pop vocalist ("Everything's Great"), and civil rights activist, born in Mountain View, Oklahoma (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Winthrop Ames, American theatrical director (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), dies at 66
About November 3, 1937
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio