What happened on Wednesday January 15, 1936?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1936:

• Japan Withdraws from London Naval Conference Japan withdrew from the London Naval Conference after refusing to accept proposed tonnage limitations on various types of warships. This diplomatic exit signaled growing tensions and Japan's increasing military ambitions in the lead-up to World War II.
• Ford Foundation Incorporation The Ford Foundation, a major philanthropic organization, was officially incorporated. This nonprofit would go on to become one of the most influential charitable foundations globally, supporting various educational, social, and cultural initiatives.
• First All-Glass Building Completed in Toledo The Owens-Illinois Glass Company completed the first building in the United States to be entirely constructed of glass, marking a significant architectural and industrial innovation. This groundbreaking structure demonstrated the potential of glass as a comprehensive building material, showcasing the technological capabilities of the glass manufacturing industry in the mid-1930s.
• Death of Henry Forster, Australian Governor-General Henry Forster, a notable cricket player who represented Hampshire and Oxford University, and served as Governor-General of Australia, passed away. His death marked the end of a distinguished career in both sports and public service.
• Horace Stoneham Leads New York Giants Horace Stoneham was elected president of the New York Giants baseball franchise, succeeding his late father Charles. This leadership transition would significantly impact the team's future direction and management.

Events in 1936

January 15, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1936

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1936

January 15, 1936 was a Wednesday and it was the 15th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1936 can also be written as 1/15/1936 in the US and as 15/1/1936 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1936 in January 1936 calendar

Famous people died on January 15, 1936:

• Henry Forster

  1st baron forster, english cricketer and politician, seventh governor-general of australia (b. 1866).

• Antonio Citterio
• I barone Forster Henry Forster

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on January 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1936 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:00 pm and setting at 10:45 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1936

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Someone born on January 15, 1936 is:

89 years 3 months old,

or 1071 months and 29 days old,

or 4661 weeks

or 32627 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1936?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1936.

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