Historical Events In 1936

Sep 18   On test a new lightweight streamlined passenger train attains an officially recorded speed of 112 1/2 mph on the Canadian Pacific Winchester Subdivision near St. Telesphore, Quebec, with 4-4-4 locomotive no. 3003 on this day in history.   

Sep 19   Alfred A Oerter Jr, Astoria NY, discus (Olympic-gold-56, 60, 64, 68) in the year 1936.   

Sep 21   Spanish fascist junta names Franco to generalissimo/supreme commander in the year 1936.   

Sep 21   In the year 1936 yuriy Luzhkov, Russian politician, mayor of Moscow   

Sep 23   On this day in history giants Carl Hubbell notches his 16th en route to 24 consecutive wins   

Sep 25   Joe Medwick sets a still-standing NL record with his 64th double on this day in history.   

Sep 26   On this day in history harriet Monroe, US poet (Poet's Life), dies at 75   

Sep 27   In the year 1936 1st baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game   

Sep 28   Bachelor's Children debuts on CBS radio (at 9:45 am) on this day in history.   

Sep 29   Radio used for 1st time for a presidential campaign on this day in history.   

Sep 29   Radio used for first time for a presidential campaign on this day in history.   

Sep 30   Intl Commission of Straits (Dardanelles & Bosphorus) ends on this day in history.   

Sep 30   Intl Commission of the Straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus) ends on this day in history.   

Oct 01   Gen Francisco Franco establishes the state of Spain on this day in history.   

Oct 01   Oscar DaCosta, cricketer (WI all-rounder in 5 Tests 30-35), dies at 28 in the year 1936.   

Oct 02   On this day in history 1st alcohol power plant forms, Atchison, Kansas   

Oct 02   G H Simpson-Hayward, cricketer (Eng 1910, great lob bowlers), dies on this day in history.   

Oct 03   Steve Reich, NYC, composer (My Name is) in the year 1936.   

Oct 03   Yanks set new attendance record of 64,842 in 3rd game of World Series on this day in history.   

Oct 04   Italian lire devalued on this day in history.   

Oct 05   Coaxial cable strung between New York City and Philadelphia made it possible for the first intercity telecast on this day in history.   

Oct 05   In the year 1936 jan J Slauerhoff, Dutch ship doc/writer (Seaman's Grave), dies at 38   

Oct 05   The Jarrow March sets off for London in the year 1936.   

Oct 06   On this day in history anna Quayle, actress (Mistress Pamela)   

Oct 06   In the year 1936 nY Yankees beat Giants 4 games to 2 in 33rd World Series   

Oct 07   In the year 1936 7th-place Brooklyn Dodgers fire manager Casey Stengel   

Oct 09   On this day in history generators at Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) begin transmitting electricity to Los Angeles.   

Oct 09   Hoover Dam begins transmitting electricity to LA in the year 1936.   

Oct 10   Bradman scores 212 in 202 mins in a cricket testimonial game on this day in history.   

Oct 11   On this day in history "Professor Quiz", 1st radio quiz show premieres   

Oct 11   In the year 1936 "Professor Quiz," 1st radio quiz show premieres   

Oct 12   B L T Bosanquet, cricketer (1st great googly bowler, England), dies on this day in history.   

Oct 13   On this day in history explosion caused by leaking gas rips out section 12 of Cleve Stadium   

Oct 16   Lou Gehrig, is voted AL MVP by BBWAA on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of roger Miller, Ft Worth Tx, country singer (King of the Road, Dang Me)   

Jan 03   In the year 1936 birth of betty Rollin, actress (Crossing Delancey)/author (Last Wish)   

Jan 03   In the year 1936 birth of david Vine, British(?) sport commentator   

Jan 03   In the year 1936 birth of jos Kunst, composer   

Jan 05   Florence King, American humorist was born in the year 1936.   

Jan 06   Julio Maria Sanguinetti Cairolo, president of Uruguay (1985-90, 95- ) was born in the year 1936.   

Jan 06   Rubén Amaro, Sr., Mexican baseball player was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Darlene Hard, U.S. tennis player was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Sir Francis Newdegate, Governor of Tasmania, Western Australia (b. 1862) died on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Charles A Stoneham, pres (NY Giants), dies in the year 1936.   

Jan 07   On this day in history howard Francis, cricketer (2 Tests S Af v Eng 1898-99, 39 runs), dies   

Jan 09   John Gilbert, actor (Love, Downstairs), dies at 40 in the year 1936.   

Jan 10   Charles Wright, cricketer (3 Tests England v S Africa 1895-96), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 15   On this day in history henry Forster, cricket (Hants & Oxford U, Gov-Gen of Australia), dies   

Jan 16   On this day in history death of albert Fish, American serial killer (b. 1870)   

Jan 17   In the year 1936 death of mateiu Caragiale, Romanian author (b. 1885)