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In the year 1937

1,139 Notable birthdays

Una Stubbs

English actress, television personality, and former dancer (1937-2021).

Born May 1st, 1937 in Welwyn Garden City.

Died August 12th, 2021 at 84 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]

Peter Cook

British actor, satirist, writer and comedian (1937-1995).

Born November 17th, 1937 in Torquay.

Died January 9th, 1995 at 57 years old in Hampstead (gastrointestinal bleeding).

Cheng Yen

Taiwanese buddhist nun.

Born May 11th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Taichung.

Polly Holliday

American actress.

Born July 2nd, 1937 in Jasper.

Died September 9th, 2025 at 88 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia). [ref]

Yvonne Craig

American actress and ballerina (1937-2015).

Born May 16th, 1937 in Taylorville.

Died August 17th, 2015 at 78 years old in Pacific Palisades (breast cancer). [ref]

Joseph Estrada

The 13th president of the philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001.

Born April 19th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Tondo.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Nigerian president (1999-2007) and military leader (1976–79).

Born March 5th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Abeokuta.

Wilbur L. Ross Jr.

United states 39th secretary of commerce.

Born November 28th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Weehawken.

Chad Everett

American actor (1937-2012).

Born June 11th, 1937 in South Bend.

Died July 24th, 2012 at 75 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]

Simeon II of Bulgaria

Bulgarian ruler and politician.

Born June 16th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Sofia.

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