Norman Craig Breedlove Sr. was an American professional race car driver and a five-time world land speed record holder. He was the first person in history to reach 500 mph (800 km/h), and 600 mph (970 km/h), using several turbojet-powered vehicles, all named Spirit of America.

1937Tony Burton, American actor, comedian, boxer and football player (died 2016)^[†]

Anthony Mabron Burton was an American actor and boxer. He was best known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky films.

1937Robert Gallo, American physician and academic^[†]

Robert Charles Gallo is an American biomedical researcher. He is best known for his role in establishing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the infectious agent responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and in the development of the HIV blood test, and he has been a major contributor to subsequent HIV research.

Headlines from March 23, 1937

President's Word to 'Hired Man, Murphy,' Would End Sit-Downs, the House Is Told

Pensions for All Widows Plan of Irish Free State

LEHMAN'S BUDGET PASSED BY SENATE; Outlay of $370,139,897 Is Defended by Leaders, Who Cite State Cost Rise EMERGENCY TAXES KEPT Desmond Assails Spending and Dunnigan Challenges Him to Cut Out 'One Dollar' All Revenue Bills Voted LEHMAN'S BUDGET PASSED BY SENATE

Neville Chamberlain Ill; Premier-to-Be Worn Out

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