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1937
January 20 - Franklin Roosevelt is inaugurated for his 2nd term as U.S. President.
February 16 - Nylon is patented by W. H. Carothers.
March 26 - A statue of Popeye, the cartoon character, is dedicated in Crystal, Texas during a local spinach festival, immortalizing the popular icon.
March 31 - The U.S. recognizes the Franco government in Spain.
May 1 - President Roosevelt signs the U.S. Neutrality Act.
May 6 - The Hindenburg zeppelin explodes while landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
June 22 - Joe Louis becomes World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
July 2 - Amelia Earhart reports trouble and disappears while attempting to fly around the world.
September 26 - The first Santa Claus Training School is opened in Albion, New York.
December 21 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an animated masterpiece produced by Walt Disney, makes its debut in Los Angeles.