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 in the year 1936.   

Sep 19   On this day in history alfred A Oerter Jr, Astoria NY, discus (Olympic-gold-56, 60, 64, 68)   

Sep 21   On this day in history spanish fascist junta names Franco to generalissimo/supreme commander   

Sep 21   Yuriy Luzhkov, Russian politician, mayor of Moscow on this day in history.   

Sep 23   Giants Carl Hubbell notches his 16th en route to 24 consecutive wins in the year 1936.   

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

Sep 26   Harriet Monroe, US poet (Poet's Life), dies at 75 in the year 1936.   

Sep 27   1st baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history radio used for first time for a presidential campaign   

Sep 30   Intl Commission of Straits (Dardanelles & Bosphorus) ends in the year 1936.   

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   In the year 1936 oscar DaCosta, cricketer (WI all-rounder in 5 Tests 30-35), dies at 28   

Oct 02   In the year 1936 1st alcohol power plant forms, Atchison, Kansas   

Oct 02   G H Simpson-Hayward, cricketer (Eng 1910, great lob bowlers), dies in the year 1936.   

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 in the year 1936.   

Oct 04   On this day in history italian lire devalued   

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   On this day in history jan J Slauerhoff, Dutch ship doc/writer (Seaman's Grave), dies at 38   

Oct 05   On this day in history the Jarrow March sets off for London.   

Oct 06   In the year 1936 anna Quayle, actress (Mistress Pamela)   

Oct 06   NY Yankees beat Giants 4 games to 2 in 33rd World Series on this day in history.   

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

Oct 09   In the year 1936 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 in the year 1936.   

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

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

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

Oct 13   In the year 1936 explosion caused by leaking gas rips out section 12 of Cleve Stadium   

Oct 16   In the year 1936 lou Gehrig, is voted AL MVP by BBWAA   

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Jan 02   In the year 1936 birth of roger Miller, Ft Worth Tx, country singer (King of the Road, Dang Me)   

Jan 03   Betty Rollin, actress (Crossing Delancey)/author (Last Wish) was born in the year 1936.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of david Vine, British(?) sport commentator   

Jan 03   Jos Kunst, composer was born on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1936.   

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   Howard Francis, cricketer (2 Tests S Af v Eng 1898-99, 39 runs), dies in the year 1936.   

Jan 09   On this day in history john Gilbert, actor (Love, Downstairs), dies at 40   

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

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

Jan 16   Albert Fish, American serial killer (b. 1870) died in the year 1936.   

Jan 17   On this day in history death of mateiu Caragiale, Romanian author (b. 1885)