What happened on Wednesday August 26, 1936?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1936:

• Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936 The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty is signed, representing a pivotal moment in Egypt's path to independence. This diplomatic agreement marks a significant step in redefining British-Egyptian relations and Egypt's sovereignty.
• BBC's First Television Broadcast The BBC makes history by broadcasting its first television programme, a variety show called 'Here's Looking at You', marking the beginning of public television broadcasting in the United Kingdom.
• Spanish Civil War: Fall of Santander During the Spanish Civil War, the city of Santander falls to the Nationalist forces, marking a significant strategic victory. The republican interprovincial council is simultaneously dissolved, further weakening the Republican side's administrative structure.
• Conscription in Nationalist Spain Conscription is introduced in Nationalist-controlled territories during the Spanish Civil War, demonstrating the Nationalist forces' strategy to rapidly build and strengthen their military capabilities.
• Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence The Franco-Syrian Treaty of Independence is signed, marking a crucial diplomatic milestone in Syria's journey towards self-governance and independence from French colonial rule.
• Ernest Nash Escapes Nazi Germany Ernest Nash, likely a Jewish intellectual or artist, flees Nazi Germany and seeks refuge in Rome, reflecting the growing persecution and exodus of Jews during the rise of the Nazi regime.
• Mount Rushmore Jefferson Head Dedication President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends the dedication ceremony for Thomas Jefferson's sculpted head at Mount Rushmore, a significant moment in the ongoing construction of this iconic American national monument.

Events in 1936

August 26, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1936

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1936

August 26, 1936 was a Wednesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1936 can also be written as 8/26/1936 in the US and as 26/8/1936 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1936 in August 1936 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1936:

• Benedict Anderson

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• Francine York

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1936:

• Heinrich Cunow
• Ángela Ginard Martí

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on August 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1936 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1936

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Someone born on August 26, 1936 is:

88 years 8 months old,

or 1064 months and 18 days old,

or 4629 weeks

or 32403 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1936?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1936.

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