Date: September 26, 1936
The Great Purge of the Soviet Union begins when the first of the Moscow Trials is convened. Date: August 19, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 19 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Popular Front Wins Spanish General Election February 16,…
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…
Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italian troops launch the Battle of Amba Aradam against Ethiopian defenders. Date: February 10, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Jaffa Riots Begin, Launching Arab Revolt in Palestine, April 19, 1936Daytona…
The Olympics opened in Berlin with a ceremony presided over by Adolf Hitler. Date: August 1, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia Founded in Spain, July 23, 1936Italy Annexes…
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…
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 → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1936Soviet Union Adopts New Constitution,…