January 1937

Friday 01:

The first Cotton Bowl game is played in Dallas, Texas.

Saturday 09:

The first issue of Look magazine goes on sale in the United States.

Tuesday 19:

Howard Hughes sets a new air record by flying from Los Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.

Wednesday 20:

Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. This is the first inauguration scheduled on January 20, following adoption of the 20th Amendment. Previous inaugurations were scheduled on March 4.

Saturday 23:

In Moscow, 17 leading Communists go on trial accused of participating in a plot led by Leon Trotsky to overthrow Joseph Stalin's regime and assassinate its leaders.