What happened on Saturday December 26, 1936?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1936:

• George Orwell Arrives in Barcelona Renowned author George Orwell arrived in Barcelona with initial intentions of journalistic reporting. However, witnessing the political climate firsthand, he was compelled to join a leftist militia, fighting against fascist forces. This experience would profoundly influence his later writings, including his seminal works 'Homage to Catalonia' and 'Animal Farm'.
• Abraham Lincoln Brigade Departs for Spanish Civil War The first contingent of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, a group of American volunteer soldiers, secretly departed aboard the SS Normandie to fight against fascist forces in the Spanish Civil War. These volunteers represented a significant moment of international solidarity against the rise of fascism in Europe.
• Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Formation The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra was established on December 26, 1936, marking a significant milestone in the cultural development of the Jewish community in Palestine. Founded by the renowned violinist Bronisław Huberman, the orchestra initially comprised Jewish musicians who had fled Nazi persecution in Europe.
• The Women Broadway Premiere Clare Boothe Luce's groundbreaking comedic play *The Women* premiered at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway. The play, which featured an all-female cast, was a sharp satirical commentary on the social dynamics and relationships of upper-class women in 1930s America.
• Gold Diggers of 1937 Film Release The musical film *Gold Diggers of 1937*, directed by Lloyd Bacon and choreographed by Busby Berkeley, was released. Part of the popular Gold Diggers film series, this musical comedy was characteristic of the era's escapist entertainment during the Great Depression.

Events in 1936

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

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1936

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1936

December 26, 1936 was a Saturday and it was the 361st day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1936 can also be written as 12/26/1936 in the US and as 26/12/1936 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1936 in December 1936 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1936:

• Kitty Dukakis

  Wife of Michael Dukakis, a prominent American political figure.

• Gilchrist Olympio

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1936:

• Amedeo Sandrini

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1936: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1936 was T'aint Good (Like a Nickel Made of Wood) by Fats Waller, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Fats Waller - T'aint Good (Like a Nickel Made of Wood)
2. Hal Kemp & His Orchestra - Goodnight, My Love
3. Shep Fields & His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra - There's Something in the Air
4. George Hall & His Orchestra - The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful
5. Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy - Indian Love Call

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 06:43 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1936

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Someone born on December 26, 1936 is:

88 years 4 months old,

or 1060 months and 17 days old,

or 4611 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32280 days old,

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

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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

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

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