What Happened on October 15, 1937

Historical Events

To Have and Have Not

Ernest Hemingway's novel "To Have and Have Not" published

Sports History

Rather than accept any trade offers, the Yanks release Tony Lazzeri


Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Hopkins, English clinical neurologist and Director of the Research Unit at the Royal College of Physicians, born in Poole, Dorset (d. 1997)
  • Linda Lavin, American actress (Alice, Barney Miller), born in Portland, Maine

Famous Weddings

  • American singer Jo Stafford (19) weds American singer John Huddleston (25) in Los Angeles, California; divorce in 1943

Famous Deaths

  • James Marcus, American actor (The Eagle, The Lonely Trail), dies from a heart attack at 70
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About October 15, 1937

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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