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Conf with utility workers
details of his conversations with German officials reveal Reich warning that it will raise issue of return of Alsace unless demands regarding Austria, Czechoslovakia and colonies are satisfied (Augur)
7 Cubans killed in plane crash; Havana sets mourning days
assailed by Borden's and both bargaining agencies; LaGuardia comments
Faulding, D L, slain aboard his yacht Aafje
1937Gordon Banks, English footballer and manager (died 2019)[†]
Gordon Banks was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he made 679 appearances during a 20-year professional career, and won 73 caps for England, highlighted by starting every game of the nation's 1966 World Cup victory.
1937John Hartford, American singer-songwriter and fiddler (died 2001)[†]
John Cowan Hartford was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. His most successful song is "Gentle on My Mind", which won three Grammy Awards and was listed in "BMI's Top 100 Songs of the Century". Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang.
1937Jim Marshall, American football player (died 2025)[†]
James Lawrence Marshall was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He recovered an NFL career-record 29 opponents' fumbles. He also holds the league career marks for most consecutive starts (270) and most games played (282) by a defensive player. The Vikings retired his No. 70, and he was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor.
1937Paul Stookey, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter and activist who is known for being a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary along with Peter Yarrow and Mary Travers. He has been known by his first name, Noel, throughout his life. He is the last surviving member of the group, following the deaths of Mary Travers in 2009 and Peter Yarrow in 2025. Stookey continues to work as a solo artist and an activist.
1937Hans Niels Andersen, Danish businessman, founded the East Asiatic Company (born 1852)[†]
Hans Niels Andersen was a Danish shipping magnate, businessman, diplomat and founder of the East Asiatic Company.