Famous Birthdays
- Emma Tennant, English writer (Pemberley: or, Pride and Prejudice Continued), born in London (d. 2017)
Juan Marichal (86 years old)
Dominican Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (10 × MLB All-Star; NL wins leader 1968; MLB ERA leader 1969; no-hitter 1963; SF Giants), born in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic
- Wanda Jackson, American country singer ("Let's Have a Party"), born in Maud, Oklahoma
1937 Highlights
About October 20, 1937
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra