What happened on Wednesday October 21, 1936?

About October 21st, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Siege of Madrid marked a critical moment in the Spanish Civil War, where Nationalist forces attempted to capture the Republican capital city, leading to a prolonged and brutal urban conflict that would become a symbol of resistance.
  • Day of the week: October 21st, 1936 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Come and Get It directed by Howard Hawks, William Wyler, Richard Rosson

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October 21, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1936:

  • Siege of Madrid Begins During Spanish Civil War The Siege of Madrid marked a critical moment in the Spanish Civil War, where Nationalist forces attempted to capture the Republican capital city, leading to a prolonged and brutal urban conflict that would become a symbol of resistance.
  • Pan American Launches Transpacific Passenger Route Pan American Airways inaugurated its groundbreaking weekly passenger service connecting San Francisco to Manila via Honolulu, significantly expanding international air travel routes and demonstrating the growing capabilities of commercial aviation in the 1930s.
  • President Roosevelt's Campaign Tour in New England President Franklin D. Roosevelt continued his political campaign, traveling through Rhode Island and Massachusetts, delivering speeches at various state capitols and local venues, engaging directly with constituents during the 1936 election season.
  • First Fatality on Golden Gate Bridge Construction Kermit Moore became the first worker to lose his life during the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge when a travelling derrick collapsed, highlighting the dangerous conditions of major infrastructure projects in the 1930s.

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October 21, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 21, 1936?


October 21, 1936 was a Wednesday and it was the 295th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1936 can also be written as 10/21/1936 in the US and as 21/10/1936 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1936 in October 1936 calendar

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Who was born on October 21, 1936?


Famous people born on October 21, 1936:

  • Simon Gray

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October 21, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1936:

  • Ludwig Eid
  • William Lakin Turner

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October 21, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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October 21, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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October 21, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 1936 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:48 am and setting at 10:27 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on October 21, 1936?


Someone born on October 21, 1936 is:

88 years 6 months old,

or 1062 months and 23 days old,

or 4621 weeks

or 32347 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1936?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 21, 1936.

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