Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an anarcho-syndicalist economy in Catalonia. Date: July 21, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 21 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Montreux Convention is signed in Switzerland, authorizing Turkey to fortify the Dardanelles and Bosphorus but guaranteeing free passage to ships of all nations in peacetime. Date: July 20, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
Spanish Civil War: The CNT and UGT call a general strike in Spain – mobilizing workers' militias against the Nationalist forces. People's Olympiad of Barcelona cancelled. Date: July 19, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
Spanish Civil War: An Armed Forces rebellion against the recently elected leftist Popular Front government of Spain starts the civil war. Date: July 17, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 17 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. Date: July 11, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia appeals for aid to the League of Nations against Italy's invasion of his country. Date: June 30, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 30 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Japanese puppet state of Mengjiang is formed in northern China. Date: June 28, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 28 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
Initial flight of the Focke-Wulf Fw 61, the first practical helicopter. Date: June 26, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)
The London International Surrealist Exhibition opens. Date: June 11, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 11 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)