Historical Events
Historic Publication
Ernest Hemingway's novel "To Have & Have Not" published
Sports History
Rather than accept any trade offers, the Yanks release Tony Lazzeri
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Hopkins, English clinical neurologist and Director of the Research Unit at the Royal College of Physicians, born in Poole, Dorset (d. 1997)
- Linda Lavin, American actress (Alice, Barney Miller), born in Portland, Maine
Famous Weddings
- American singer Jo Stafford (19) weds American singer John Huddleston (25) in Los Angeles, California; divorce in 1943
Famous Deaths
- James Marcus, American actor (The Eagle, The Lonely Trail), dies from a heart attack at 70
1937 Highlights
About October 15, 1937
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra