Events in History Mar 24 Canada gives its black citizens the right to vote Jun 17 Charles Goodyear obtains his 1st rubber patent More Events in History Historical Figures Born in 1837 Grover ClevelandMarch 18 J. P. MorganApril 17 Wild Bill HickokMay 27 Johannes van der WaalsNovember 23 John Wesley HyattNovember 28 George DeweyDecember 26 More Birthdays in History Historical Figures Who Died in 1837 Joseph GrimaldiMay 31 More Deaths in History 1837 in History Pictures Opening of Euston Station An early print of Euston station showing the wrought iron roof of 1837. Note the open carriages.July 20 1836 Pure History by Year 1838 Historical Figures Authors Civil Rights Activists Inventors Kings Revolutionaries Scientists