What happened on Thursday January 16, 1936?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1936:

• Mussolini's Red Cross Letter Italian dictator Benito Mussolini sent a controversial letter to the International Committee of the Red Cross, attempting to dismiss the bombing of hospitals in Ethiopia as 'accidents', revealing the brutal nature of Italian colonial warfare.
• Battle of Ganale Doria in Ethiopia The Battle of Ganale Doria concluded with an Italian military victory during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. This battle was part of Mussolini's colonial expansion efforts in East Africa, demonstrating Italy's aggressive imperial ambitions.
• Formation of Unidad Popular in Spain Spanish socialists, communists, and anarchists formed the Unidad Popular (Popular Unity), a political alliance aimed at consolidating left-wing political forces in the context of Spain's turbulent pre-Civil War period.
• Execution of Albert Fish Albert Fish, a notorious American serial killer and cannibal, was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in New York. His case was one of the most horrific in criminal history, involving multiple murders and acts of cannibalism targeting children.
• Stay of Execution for Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Governor Harold G. Hoffman granted Richard Hauptmann a stay of execution, just 28 hours before he was scheduled to be executed in the electric chair. Hauptmann was convicted in the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case.
• Screen Actors Guild Incorporation The Screen Actors Guild was officially incorporated, with renowned film director King Vidor serving as its first president. This marked a significant moment in protecting actors' rights and professional standards in the entertainment industry.
• First Photo-Finish Camera at Hialeah Race Track A groundbreaking technological innovation was introduced at the Hialeah Race Track in Florida, with the installation of the first photo-finish camera. This technology would revolutionize horse racing by providing precise and definitive race outcome documentation.

Events in 1936

January 16, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1936

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1936

January 16, 1936 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1936 can also be written as 1/16/1936 in the US and as 16/1/1936 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1936 in January 1936 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1936:

• Michael White

  Scottish actor and film producer known for his contributions to theater and cinema, with a notable career spanning several decades.

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1936:

• Albert Fish

  American serial killer, rapist and cannibal (b. 1870).

• Oskar Barnack

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on January 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1936 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 11:13 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 16, 1936

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Someone born on January 16, 1936 is:

89 years 3 months old,

or 1071 months and 7 days old,

or 4657 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32605 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1936?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 16, 1936.

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