What Happened on February 4, 1937

Historical Events

  • Jim Margie, Philadelphia, bowls 900 in 3 (unsanctioned) games

Famous Birthdays

  • Ann Southam, Canadian electronic and classical music and dance composer (Glass Houses; Figures; The Emerging Ground), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2010)
  • Bill Ham, American music impresario and manager (ZZ Top), born in Waxahachie, Texas (d. 2016)
  • Collin Wilcox, Highlands NC, actor (To Kill a Mocking Bird)
  • David Newman, American filmmaker (d. 2003)
  • Harry Jacobs, American football linebacker (AFL All Star 1965, 69; AFL C'ship 1964, 65 Buffalo Bills; Boston Patriots, NO Saints), born in Canton, Illinois (d. 2021)
  • John Devitt, Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 4x200m freestyle relay 1956, 100m freestyle 1960; silver 100m freestyle 1956; International Swimming HOF), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 2023)
  • Magnar Solberg, Norwegian 20K biathlete (Olympic gold 1968, 72)

About February 4, 1937

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius