What happened on Tuesday December 08, 1936?

About December 8th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: Nazi Germany imposed a travel ban on Carl von Ossietzky, preventing him from traveling to Oslo to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, demonstrating the regime's oppressive tactics against political dissidents.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1936 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: When My Dream Boat Comes Home by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
  • Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

More about December 8th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1936.

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December 08, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1936:

  • Nazi Regime Restricts Nobel Laureate's Movement Nazi Germany imposed a travel ban on Carl von Ossietzky, preventing him from traveling to Oslo to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, demonstrating the regime's oppressive tactics against political dissidents.
  • NAACP Files Salary Equality Lawsuit The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) filed a groundbreaking lawsuit seeking to equalize the salaries of black and white teachers, a crucial step in the civil rights movement towards economic justice.
  • Launch of German Battleship Gneisenau The German battleship Gneisenau was launched on December 8, 1936, representing Germany's naval rearmament efforts during the lead-up to World War II.
  • German Media Addresses British Abdication Crisis German media, through radio broadcaster Hans Fritzsche, publicly acknowledged the British abdication crisis, claiming a 'nobler' stance compared to foreign newspapers by initially restraining from reporting on personal affairs.
  • Somoza Elected President of Nicaragua Anastasio Somoza was elected President of Nicaragua, marking a significant moment in the country's political history and the beginning of the Somoza family's long-lasting political dynasty.
  • Peter Parfitt: Notable Cricket Player Peter Parfitt was a distinguished English cricket batsman who made significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s, known for his skilled batting technique and performance.
  • W S "Buster" Farrer: South African Cricket Player W S "Buster" Farrer was a prominent South African Test cricket batsman who represented his country between 1962 and 1964, contributing to the national cricket legacy.

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December 08, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 08, 1936?


December 08, 1936 was a Tuesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1936 can also be written as 12/8/1936 in the US and as 8/12/1936 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1936 in December 1936 calendar

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Who was born on December 08, 1936?


Famous people born on December 08, 1936:

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    Iconic American actor known for his roles in martial arts films and television, particularly the series 'Kung Fu'.

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December 08, 1936: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1936 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 08, 1936: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1936 was When My Dream Boat Comes Home by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

  1. - When My Dream Boat Comes Home youtube
  2. - I'm in a Dancing Mood youtube
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December 08, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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December 08, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 01:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1936.

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How old is someone born on December 08, 1936?


Someone born on December 08, 1936 is:

88 years 4 months old,

or 1060 months and 27 days old,

or 4612 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1936?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 08, 1936.

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