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US date format: 5/16/1936, UK date format: 16/5/1936
May 16th, 1936 was the 137th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Saturday.
Famous birthdays on this day include Cécile Gallez and Franco Quadri.
Hearts in Bondage, directed by Lew Ayres, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1936
The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | Magazine covers
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May 16, 1936 Events
What happened on May 16, 1936?
Historical Events
- 1st British air hostess (Daphne Kearley) flight to France
- 62nd Preakness: George Woolf aboard Bold Venture wins in 1:59.
Old Newspapers from May 16, 1936
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Old Magazines from May 16, 1936
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What happened on May 16 in history? Find out the list of May 16th major events
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May 16, 1936 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 16, 1936?
France; art exhibitionist (Treasures of Tut).
Comedian (Blood Beast Terror and Vampire Beast Craves Blood).
Other May 16th famous birthdays
![Megan Fox]()
American actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
He is an Irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
Italian pop singer, who won the top prize in 1993 San Remo Music Festival as a new artist.
![Janet Jackson]()
American actress and recording artist.
How old am I?
If May 16, 1936 is your birthday you are 87 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 16.
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May 16, 1936 Famous Deaths
Other May 16th famous deaths
![Jim Henson]()
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
American heavy metal vocalist (Born 1942).
Belgian composer and jazz musician who earned an international reputation for his recordings.
May 16, 1936 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Taurus
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
Sign: Rat
Element: Fire
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May 16, 1936 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 16, 1936?
The day of the week was Saturday.
May 16th marks the 136th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1936.
There are 229 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
May 16, 1936 Holidays and Observances
What is special on May 16, 1936?
Holidays
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Hearts in Bondage
Release year: 1936
Directed by: Lew Ayres
Starring: James Dunn, Mae Clarke, David Manners, Charlotte Henry
The Lonely Trail
Release year: 1936
Directed by: Joseph Kane
Starring: John Wayne, Ann Rutherford, Cy Kendall, Bob Kortman
Undersea Kingdom
Release year: 1936
Directed by: B. Reeves Eason, Joseph Kane
Starring: Ray Corrigan, Lois Wilde, Monte Blue, William Farnum
The Princess Comes Across
Release year: 1936
Directed by: William K. Howard
Starring: Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Douglass Dumbrille, Alison Skipworth
The Golden Arrow
Release year: 1936
Directed by: Alfred E. Green
Starring: Bette Davis, George Brent, Eugene Pallette, Dick Foran
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1936?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Franz Boas -- May 11, 1936
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1936 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1936 Lunar and Planetary phase
Lunar phase
The moon phase for May 16, 1936 is New Moon.
Sport Games on May 16, 1936
