Xi’an Incident Begins, Chiang Kai-shek Captured, December 12, 1936
Date: December 12, 1936
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Date: December 12, 1936
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A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61Β m) into the River Irwell. Date: July 6, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 6 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Kashf-e hijab decree is made and immediately enforced by Reza Shah, Iran's head of state, banning the wearing of Islamic veils in public. Date: January 8, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 8 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Mengjiang Puppet…
Spanish Civil War: The republican government flees from Madrid to Valencia, leading to the formation of the Madrid Defense Council in its stead. Date: November 6, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 6 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events from 19361936 German…
Italy formally annexes Ethiopia after taking the capital Addis Ababa on May 5. Date: May 9, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 9 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Germany and Italy Intervene for Franco in Spanish Civil War, July 26,…
The first building to be completely covered in glass, built for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, is completed in Toledo, Ohio. Date: January 15, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 15 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Jesse Owens Wins Fourth Gold…
Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the games. Date: August 9, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 9 π Events on this day in 1936 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Ioannis Metaxas Establishes 4th of August Regime, August 4, 1936Spanish Civil War: CNT…