Historical Events
- Dutch Minister Carl Romme says unemployment is 25% "quarter of Romme"
Famous Birthdays
- Abi Ofarim [Abraham Reichstadt], Israeli dancer, folk and pop singer, guitarist, and record producer (Ester & Abi - "Cinderella Rockerfella"), born in Safed, British Palestine (now Israel) (d. 2018)
- Barry Switzer, American football coach (Oklahoma), born in Crossett, Arkansas
- Eli Jacobs, American financier and baseball owner (Baltimore Orioles), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Famous Weddings
Anthony Quinn
Two-time Oscar winner actor Anthony Quinn (22) weds actress Katherine de Mille (26)
1937 Highlights
About October 5, 1937
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
