What happened on Thursday January 02, 1936?

About January 2nd, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: A groundbreaking scientific development occurred in Saint Louis, Missouri, with the description of the first electron tube capable of enabling night vision technology. This innovation would later have significant implications for military, security, and scientific applications.
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 1936 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

More about January 2nd, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 1936.

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January 02, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1936:

  • First Night Vision Electron Tube Described A groundbreaking scientific development occurred in Saint Louis, Missouri, with the description of the first electron tube capable of enabling night vision technology. This innovation would later have significant implications for military, security, and scientific applications.
  • Donald Bradman's Record-Breaking Cricket Performance Cricket legend Donald Bradman achieved a remarkable batting performance, scoring 357 runs against Victoria in a match that lasted 424 minutes, featuring 40 boundary fours. This innings exemplifies Bradman's extraordinary skill and dominance in cricket during the 1930s.

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January 02, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was January 02, 1936?


January 02, 1936 was a Thursday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1936 can also be written as 1/2/1936 in the US and as 2/1/1936 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1936 in January 1936 calendar

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Who was born on January 02, 1936?


Famous people born on January 02, 1936:

  • Roger Miller

    Renowned American country music singer-songwriter, known for iconic hits like 'King of the Road' and 'Dang Me'.

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January 02, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1936:

  • Leonardo Coimbra
  • Antonio Demo
  • Samuel Ryder
  • Jules Destrée

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January 02, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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January 02, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1936 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 02:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1936.

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How old is someone born on January 02, 1936?


Someone born on January 02, 1936 is:

89 years 3 months old,

or 1071 months and 21 days old,

or 4659 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32619 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1936?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 02, 1936.

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