What happened on Tuesday June 16, 1936?

About June 16th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: José María Gil-Robles y Quiñones dramatically presented alarming statistics in the Cortes Generales, reporting 65 deaths, 36 church destructions, and 34 church damages in just 48 hours, revealing the intense political and social conflict preceding the Spanish Civil War.
  • Day of the week: June 16th, 1936 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Arizona Raiders directed by James P. Hogan

More about June 16th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 1936.

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June 16, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1936:

  • Political Tensions in Spain José María Gil-Robles y Quiñones dramatically presented alarming statistics in the Cortes Generales, reporting 65 deaths, 36 church destructions, and 34 church damages in just 48 hours, revealing the intense political and social conflict preceding the Spanish Civil War.
  • Belgian Labor Unrest Significant labor tensions escalated in Belgium as troops were mobilized to protect public services. Thousands of workers, particularly miners, joined an ongoing strike, highlighting the social and economic challenges of the mid-1930s.
  • Pope Pius XI Meets Nazi Collaborator Pope Pius XI held a controversial meeting with Anton Mussert, a prominent Dutch Nazi collaborator, signaling complex diplomatic interactions during the pre-World War II period.
  • Havørn Aviation Accident The Havørn Accident: A Junkers Ju 52 aircraft crashed into Lihesten mountain in Norway, resulting in the tragic loss of all 7 passengers aboard, underscoring the challenges of early commercial aviation.
  • Dutch Queen Wilhelmina Opens Waal Bridge Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands officially inaugurated the Waal Bridge, a significant infrastructure project enhancing transportation and connectivity in the Netherlands.
  • Fatal Ferry Sinking in Budapest A tragic maritime disaster occurred on the Danube River in Budapest, resulting in the death of 24 people when a ferry sank, highlighting the transportation risks of the era.
  • Birth of Joan Van Ark Joan Van Ark, a notable American actress known for her prominent roles in television series 'Dallas' and 'Knots Landing', was born on this date.

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

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What day of the week was June 16, 1936?


June 16, 1936 was a Tuesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1936 can also be written as 6/16/1936 in the US and as 16/6/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 16, 1936?


Famous people born on June 16, 1936:

  • Ann Carter

    American actress known for her work in film and television, with a significant career in education.

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June 16, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1936:

  • Lorenzo Mangiante

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June 16, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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June 16, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 07:13 pm.

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 16, 1936?


Someone born on June 16, 1936 is:

88 years 10 months old,

or 1066 months and 28 days old,

or 4639 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32474 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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