What Happened on August 21, 1937

Famous Birthdays

  • Donald Campbell Dewar, Scottish politician (1st minister of Scotland's first Parliament in almost 300yrs), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2000)
  • Robert Stone, American novelist (Dog Soldiers, WUSA), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • George Wright, American Baseball HOF shortstop (NA pennant 1872-75 Boston Red Stockings; NL pennant 1877-78 Boston Red Caps, 1879 Providence Grays), dies at 90
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About August 21, 1937

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo