What happened on Monday June 08, 1936?

About June 8th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating tragedy occurred during a Boy Scout rally in Bucharest when two crowded grandstands collapsed, resulting in 42 fatalities. The incident was particularly notable as King Carol II and his son Prince Michael were present and witnessed the catastrophic event, though they remained unharmed.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1936 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: San Francisco directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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June 08, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1936:

  • Tragic Boy Scout Rally Grandstand Collapse in Bucharest A devastating tragedy occurred during a Boy Scout rally in Bucharest when two crowded grandstands collapsed, resulting in 42 fatalities. The incident was particularly notable as King Carol II and his son Prince Michael were present and witnessed the catastrophic event, though they remained unharmed.
  • Bomb Blast at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem A bomb explosion at the historically significant Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem wounded 25 people, highlighting the ongoing tensions and political instability in the region during the mid-1930s.
  • First Parking Meters Invented The first parking meters were invented, marking a significant innovation in urban traffic management and municipal revenue generation. These mechanical devices would revolutionize parking regulations in cities across the world, providing a systematic way to control street parking and generate municipal income.

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

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What day of the week was June 08, 1936?


June 08, 1936 was a Monday and it was the 160th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1936 can also be written as 6/8/1936 in the US and as 8/6/1936 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1936 in June 1936 calendar

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Who was born on June 08, 1936?


Famous people born on June 08, 1936:

  • Kenneth Wilson

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June 08, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 08, 1936 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1936.

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How old is someone born on June 08, 1936?


Someone born on June 08, 1936 is:

88 years 10 months old,

or 1066 months and 15 days old,

or 4637 weeks and 2 days old,

or 32461 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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