Friday October 16, 1936: on this day

October 16, 1936 was the 290th day of the year 1936, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1936, who was born and died on October 16, 1936, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1936, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. A Woman Rebels, directed by Mark Sandrich), TV series (e.g. Olympic Games) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1936?


October 16, 1936 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1936 can also be written as 10/16/1936 in the US and as 16/10/1936 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1936 in October 1936 calendar

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October 16, 1936: What happened on that day?


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October 16, 1936: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 06:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Oct 30, 1936.

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Who was born on October 16, 1936?


Famous people born on October 16, 1936:

  • Peter Bowles
    Peter Bowles

    English actor and screenwriter (d. 2022).

  • Andrei Chikatilo

    Ukrainian-russian serial killer (d. 1994).

  • Gerardo Gandini

    Gerardo gandini was an argentine composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music and his work in electronic music.

  • Mladen Koščak

    Croatian footballer (d. 1997).

  • Akira Machida

    Japanese lawyer and judge, 15th chief justice of japan (d. 2015).

  • Jack Baldschun

    American baseball pitcher, who pitched for the cincinnati and philadelphia teams.

  • Irina Demick
    Irina Demick
  • Andrej Romanovič Čikatilo
  • Roberto Poluzzi
  • Domenico Tempio
  • Eril Homburg
  • Jørgen Christensen
  • Žarko Nikolić

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 87 years 5 months old,

or 1049 months and 3 days old,

or 4561 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31931 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 1936.

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1936:

  • Effie Adelaide Rowlands

    British writer (b. 1859).

  • Nasibù Zemanuel

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1936:

  • World Food Day [FAO]

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

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

A Woman Rebels

A Woman Rebels

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Mark Sandrich

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Herbert Marshall, Elizabeth Allan, Donald Crisp

The House of Secrets

The House of Secrets

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Roland D. Reed

Starring: Leslie Fenton, Muriel Evans, Noel Madison, Sidney Blackmer

Pigskin Parade

Pigskin Parade

Release year: 1936

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Stuart Erwin, Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, The Yacht Club Boys

Mister Cinderella

Mister Cinderella

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Edward Sedgwick

Starring: Jack Haley, Betty Furness, Arthur Treacher, Raymond Walburn

Ambush Valley

Ambush Valley

Release year: 1936

Directed by: Bernard B. Ray

Starring: Bob Custer, Victoria Vinton, Vane Calvert, Eddie Phillips

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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 October 16, 1936?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1936?

On October 16, 1936 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1936?

October 1936 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1936 calendar looked like.

Friday October 16, 1936