The temperature on January 15, 1937 was between 0.7 °C and 2.7 °C and averaged 1.8 °C. There was 3.4 mm of rain during 8.3 hours. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
January 23 » The trial of the anti-Soviet Trotskyist center sees seventeen mid-level Communists accused of sympathizing with Leon Trotsky and plotting to overthrow Joseph Stalin's regime.
May 6 » Hindenburg disaster: The German zeppelin Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed within a minute while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey. Thirty-six people are killed.
May 27 » In California, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, creating a vital link between San Francisco and Marin County, California.
June 3 » The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson.
July 26 » Spanish Civil War: End of the Battle of Brunete with the Nationalist victory.
July 29 » Tōngzhōu Incident: In Tōngzhōu, China, the East Hopei Army attacks Japanese troops and civilians.
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