Edward VIII Signs Instrument of Abdication, December 10, 1936

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) More events from 1936Focke-Wulf Fw 61 First Practical Helicopter…

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) More events…

Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community. Date: July 22, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 22 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Antifascist Militias Form Anarcho-Syndicalist Economy, July…

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 → 📅 Other events on January 8 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Jack Fingleton…

In Catalonia, Spain, the Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia is founded through the merger of Socialist and Communist parties. Date: July 23, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936First Hoover Dam Electric Generator Begins…