Sunday August 16, 1936: on this day

August 16, 1936 was the 229th day of the year 1936, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 16, 1936 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 1936, who was born and died on August 16, 1936, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1936, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Swing Time, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Olympic Games) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1936 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1936?


August 16, 1936 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1936 can also be written as 8/16/1936 in the US and as 16/8/1936 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1936 in August 1936 calendar

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August 16, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1936:

  • 11th olympic games closes in berlin

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August 16, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1936 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1936 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1936 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 16, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:35 am and setting at 07:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1936.

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Who was born on August 16, 1936?


Famous people born on August 16, 1936:

  • Anita Gillette
    Anita Gillette

    American singer and actress.

  • Alan Hodgkinson

    English footballer and coach (d. 2015).

  • Anita Gillette in Baltimore

    Maryland, usa; actress (quincy maine marathon, moonstruck).

  • Gary Clarke in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (hondo, virginian, michael shayne).

  • Lindsay Gaze
  • Marcello Pacini
  • Domenico Lucciarini
  • Franco Volpi
  • Vladimir Bagirov
  • Billy Roberts
  • Sergio Spazzali

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1936: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 87 years 8 months old,

or 1052 months and 2 days old,

or 4574 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32022 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1936.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1936?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1936.

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August 16, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1936:

  • Pietro Lupo
  • Francesco Misiano
  • Grazia Deledda
  • Víctor Chumillas

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1936: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1936:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944

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August 16, 1936: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1936 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Swing Time

Swing Time

Release year: 1936

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick

Country: United States of America

The Gorgeous Hussy

The Gorgeous Hussy

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Joan Crawford, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Franchot Tone

Country: United States of America

East Meets West

East Meets West

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Herbert Mason

Starring: George Arliss, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, Romney Brent

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1936

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, John Barrymore, Edna May Oliver

Country: United States of America

The Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers

Release year: 1936

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Jack Oakie, Jean Parker, Lloyd Nolan

August 16, 1936: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1936 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Olympic Games

Olympic Games

Release year: 1936

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Who was the US President on August 16, 1936?

On August 16, 1936 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1936?

On August 16, 1936 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1936?

On August 16, 1936 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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What happened in 1936?

1936 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st KLM airplane to land on Bonaire
  • Giants Carl Hubbell notches his 16th en route to 24 consecutive wins
  • 7th-place Brooklyn Dodgers fire manager Casey Stengel

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What was the calendar for August 1936?

August 1936 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1936 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 16, 1936