1937

1937 was a year.

Astrology

1937 was the year of the Ox (Fire) in the Chinese zodiac.

Events

• 6 May: German ariship Hindenburg explodes in New Jersey, USA.
• 27 May: The Golden Gate Bridge across the Golden Gate in San Francisco, California, USA is inaugurated.

Food

• Spam is created; receives its famous name on July 5th.

Politics

• 7 July: Japan invades China, starting the second Second Sino-Japanese War.

Science and Technology

• "Ten Codes" developed for police radios.