Historical Events
Event of Interest
Franco's artillery fires on Madrid
- MLB overturns New York Yankees' 7-6 win over Cleveland Indians because of umpire error
- US and USSR sign trade treaty
Famous Birthdays
- Baden Powell de Aquino, Brazilian jazz and bossa nova guitarist , born in Varre-Sai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (d. 2000)
- Barbara Windsor, British actress and Dame (Carry On films; EastEnders), born in London, England (d. 2020)
- Charlie Haden, American jazz double-bassist (Liberation Music Orchestra; Quartet West), born in Shenandoah, Iowa (d. 2014)
- Paul Griffin, American session musician and pianist, born in Harlem, New York (d. 2000)
Famous Deaths
- Annie Horniman, English theater owner (Abbey Theatre, Dublin), dies at 76
- Ferdinand CS Schiller, British philosopher (Mind!), dies at 72
1937 Highlights
About August 6, 1937
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
