What Happened on January 30, 1937

Historical Events

McGrath Beats Bromwich

Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Vivian McGrath wins his only Grand Slam singles event; beats fellow Australian John Bromwich 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, 2-6, 6-1

Australian Championships Women's Tennis: Nancye Wynne Bolton wins her first of 6 Australian singles titles; beats Emily Hood Westacott 6-3, 5-7, 6-4

Events in 1937

Famous Birthdays

Boris Spassky, Russian chess player (world champion 1969-72, born in Leningrad, Russia
Ed Hansen, American film director and editor, born in Minnesota, United States (d. 2005)
Vanessa Redgrave, British actress (Blow-Up, Julia, Orient Express), born in London, England

Born in 1937 1937 Highlights