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see horoscope and birth chart for August 02, 1936What happened on Sunday August 02, 1936?
About August 2nd, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: During the medal ceremony for the men's long jump at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Cornelius Johnson (gold), David Albritton (silver), and Delos Thurber (bronze) received their awards. Notably, Adolf Hitler, who had previously congratulated earlier winners, conspicuously left before this ceremony. This action was interpreted as a racially motivated gesture, as Johnson and Albritton were African American athletes, revealing the underlying racial tensions of the Nazi regime.
- Day of the week: August 2nd, 1936 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: The Last of the Mohicans directed by George B. Seitz
More about August 2nd, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on August 2nd, 1936.
Table of contents
- August 02, 1936: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 02, 1936?
- Who was born on August 02, 1936?
- August 02, 1936: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 02, 1936?
- Back in 1936
August 02, 1936: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1936:
- 1936 Berlin Olympics Medal Ceremony Highlights Hitler's Racial Tensions During the medal ceremony for the men's long jump at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Cornelius Johnson (gold), David Albritton (silver), and Delos Thurber (bronze) received their awards. Notably, Adolf Hitler, who had previously congratulated earlier winners, conspicuously left before this ceremony. This action was interpreted as a racially motivated gesture, as Johnson and Albritton were African American athletes, revealing the underlying racial tensions of the Nazi regime.
- Olympic Athletic Events on August 2, 1936 The 1936 Berlin Olympics featured multiple athletic competitions on this day, including women's javelin throw, men's 10,000-meter run, men's shot put, and men's high jump. These events showcased the diverse athletic talents from around the world during this historically significant Olympic Games.
- Louis Blériot, French Aviation Pioneer Dies Louis Blériot, renowned French aviation pioneer who was famous for being the first person to successfully fly across the English Channel in 1909, passed away. His groundbreaking achievements significantly advanced early 20th-century aviation technology and exploration.
August 02, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 02, 1936?
August 02, 1936 was a Sunday and it was the 215th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1936 can also be written as 8/2/1936 in the US and as 2/8/1936 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 02, 1936?
Famous people born on August 02, 1936:
- Anthony Payne
English composer and musicologist best known for his completion of Edward Elgar's unfinished Third Symphony, making significant...
August 02, 1936: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1936:
- Louis Bleriot
Aviation pioneer who was the first to fly across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft.
- Francesco Calvo Burillo
- Giovanni Díaz Nosti
- Ceferino Giménez Malla
- Filippo di Gesù Munárriz Azcona
- Leonzio Pérez Ramos
August 02, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
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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 02, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 02, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1936 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 06:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1936.
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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1936
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Someone born on August 02, 1936 is:
88 years 9 months old,
or 1065 months and 12 days old,
or 4632 weeks and 3 days old,
or 32427 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1936?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1936?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 02, 1936.
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Back in 1936
