Date: October 19, 1936
Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII's abdication as King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India, becomes effective. Date: December 11, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 11 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Francisco…
Spanish Civil War: The Madrid Defense Council is formed to coordinate the Defense of Madrid against nationalist forces. Date: November 7, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Nazi Germany Mass Arrests Jehovah’s Witnesses Begin,…
The first electric generator at Hoover Dam goes into full operation. Date: October 26, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 26 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Montreux Convention Signed, Turkey Fortifies Straits, Free Passage Guaranteed July 20, 1936Francisco Franco Named…
In Berlin, Germany and Japan sign the Anti-Comintern Pact, agreeing to consult on measures "to safeguard their common interests" in the case of an unprovoked attack by the Soviet Union against either nation. Date: November 25, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 25 📅 Events on this day in 1936…
A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. Date: July 6, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas suspends parliament and the Constitution and establishes the 4th of August Regime. Date: August 4, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936First All-Glass Building Completed in Toledo, Ohio…