What Happened on March 15, 1937

Historical Events

  • 1st state contraceptive clinic opens in Raleigh, North Carolina
  • First American blood bank in a hospital is opened at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Birthdays

  • Dick Bass, American NFL running back (Pro Bowl 1962, 63, 66; LA Rams), born in Georgetown, Mississippi (d. 2006)
  • Randy Duncan Jr., American College Football HOF quarterback (University of Iowa; #1 pick 1959 NFL Draft by GB Packers), born in Osage, Iowa (d. 2015)
  • Valentin Rasputin, Russian writer (To Live and Remember), born in Atalanka, Soviet Union (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • H. P. Lovecraft, American horror writer (At the Mountains of Madness, Weird Tales), dies at 46
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About March 15, 1937

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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