Historical Events
The Life of Emile Zola
"The Life of Emile Zola" directed by William Dieterle and starring Paul Muni premieres in New York (Best Picture 1938)
Famous Birthdays
- Allegra Kent [Iris Cohen], American ballet dancer (New York City Ballet), teacher, and author (Ballerina Swan), born in Santa Monica, California
- Anna Massey, English actress (De Sade, Doll's House), born in Thakeham, England (d. 2011)
- Barbara Smith Conrad, American operatic mezzo-soprano singer, and educator (Wagner Theater), born in Atlanta, Texas (d. 2017)
- Taki Theodoracopoulos, Greek-British journalist and multi-millionaire
Famous Deaths
- Bakr Sidqi, Iraqi general and dictator, assassinated at 47
Edith Wharton (1862-1937)
American Pulitzer prize-winning novelist (Ethan Frome, House of Mirth), dies at 75
- George Morrison, American entrepreneur (owner of Mammoth Caves), commits suicide at 71 [1]
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About August 11, 1937
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
