What happened on Saturday February 08, 1936?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1936:

• Jawaharlal Nehru Leads Indian National Congress Jawaharlal Nehru was elected president of the Indian National Congress, marking a significant moment in India's independence movement. Nehru would later become India's first Prime Minister and a key figure in the country's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.
• First NFL Draft Player Selection Jay Berwanger became the first player ever selected in the National Football League draft, chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a Heisman Trophy winner, Berwanger represented a groundbreaking moment in professional football recruitment history.
• Death of Charles Curtis Charles Curtis, the 31st Vice President of the United States, passed away. Curtis was notable for being the first person with significant Native American ancestry to reach high national political office.
• Teatro Regio Fire in Turin The historic Teatro Regio in Turin was destroyed by fire, representing a significant cultural loss for the Italian performing arts community.
• Toronto Maple Leafs Penalty Shot Milestone The first successful penalty shot by the Toronto Maple Leafs, executed by Conacher against the New York Rangers, marking a notable moment in hockey history.
• First Ski Jumping Tournament in Minnesota The first ski jumping tournament was held in Red Wing, Minnesota, USA, highlighting the growing popularity of winter sports in the United States during the 1930s.
• Birth of Larry Verne Larry Verne, a novelty song singer, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He would later contribute to the musical landscape of the mid-20th century.

Events in 1936

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1936

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1936

February 08, 1936 was a Saturday and it was the 39th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1936 can also be written as 2/8/1936 in the US and as 8/2/1936 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1936 in February 1936 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1936:

• Francis Sejersted

  Prominent Norwegian historian and academic who served as chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, playing a significant role in the Nobel...

• Baronne Marianne von Brandstetter
• Nicole Feidt
• Marcella Mariani

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on February 8th

Famous people died on February 08, 1936:

• Charles Curtis

  American politician who served as the 31st Vice President of the United States under President Herbert Hoover.

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on February 8th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1936 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:50 pm and setting at 07:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1936

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Someone born on February 08, 1936 is:

89 years 2 months old,

or 1070 months and 15 days old,

or 4654 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32582 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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