What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1936?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1936:

• International Brigades Arrive in Spain The first volunteers of the International Brigades arrived in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, representing an important moment of international solidarity and ideological resistance against fascism.
• Last Public Execution in the United States Rainey Bethea was executed in a public hanging, marking the final public execution in the United States and symbolizing a pivotal moment in the evolution of capital punishment practices.
• Youngest Olympic Gold Medalist in History Marjorie Gestring made history by becoming the youngest Olympic gold medalist at just 13 years and 268 days old during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, showcasing extraordinary athletic talent at an incredibly young age.
• All India Students Federation Founded The All India Students Federation was established, marking a significant moment in the Indian student political movement and contributing to the broader struggle for independence and social change.
• Baseball Exhibition at 1936 Berlin Olympics During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, an international baseball demonstration game was held where the World team defeated the United States team with a close score of 6-5, highlighting the growing international interest in the sport.
• Texas State Heat Record On August 12, 1936, Seymour, Texas experienced an extreme heat wave, recording a scorching temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), which became the state record for high temperature at that time.
• Birth of André Kolingba André Kolingba was born in Bangui, who would later become the 4th President of the Central African Republic, playing a significant role in the country's political history.

Events in 1936

August 12, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1936

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1936

August 12, 1936 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 12, 1936 in August 1936 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1936:

• Evelyn Lauder

  Co-founder of Estée Lauder Companies and creator of the Pink Ribbon campaign for breast cancer awareness.

• Hans Haacke

  Renowned conceptual artist known for critical and politically engaged artworks challenging social and institutional structures.

• John Poindexter

  Former National Security Council staff member known for his role in the Iran-Contra affair during the Reagan administration.

• Gabriel Matzneff

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1936:

• Manuel Basulto y Jiménez
• Gregorio Chirivás Lacambra
• Nicasio Sierra Ucar
• Manuel Borras y Ferré

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on August 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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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 12, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 05:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1936

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Someone born on August 12, 1936 is:

88 years 9 months old,

or 1065 months and 2 days old,

or 4631 weeks

or 32417 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1936?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1936.

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