What happened on Friday November 20, 1936?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1936:

• Execution of José Antonio Primo de Rivera José Antonio Primo de Rivera, the founder of the Falange Española (Spanish Fascist Party), was executed by a Republican firing squad during the Spanish Civil War. As a key political figure and ideological leader, his death marked a significant moment in the conflict between Republican and Nationalist forces.
• Mitsubishi Osarizawa Mine Disaster A catastrophic levee failure combined with heavy rainfall at the Mitsubishi Osarizawa mine in Kazuno, northeastern Akita, Japan, resulted in a devastating flood that claimed at least 375 lives. This tragic industrial accident highlighted the risks of mining operations and inadequate infrastructure in early 20th-century Japan.
• Operation Ursula in Spanish Civil War The Germans launched Operation Ursula during the Spanish Civil War, which was part of their covert military involvement in supporting Nationalist forces against the Republican government.
• German Submarine Training Accident German submarine U-18 sank during a training exercise, resulting in the loss of 8 out of 20 crew members. This incident underscores the inherent risks of naval training and submarine operations in the pre-World War II era.

Events in 1936

November 20, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1936

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1936

November 20, 1936 was a Friday and it was the 325th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1936 can also be written as 11/20/1936 in the US and as 20/11/1936 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1936 in November 1936 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1936:

• Don DeLillo

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and postmodern literary icon known for seminal works like 'White Noise' and 'Underworld'.

• Luciano Fabro

  Prominent Italian sculptor and conceptual artist associated with the Arte Povera movement.

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1936:

• José Antonio Primo de Rivera

  Spanish lawyer and political leader who founded the Falange Española, a far-right political party that played a significant role in the...

• Buenaventura Durruti

  Spanish mechanic and activist (b. 1896).

• Angela di San Giuseppe
• Silvio Bernicoli

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on November 20th

November 20, 1936: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1936 was It's De-Lovely by Shep Fields & His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Shep Fields & His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra - It's De-Lovely

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1936 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 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 November 20, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:37 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 30, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1936

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Someone born on November 20, 1936 is:

88 years 5 months old,

or 1061 months and 24 days old,

or 4616 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32317 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 1936?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 20, 1936.

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