Your place in the Universe on 1936
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Get your map!1936 (MCMXXXVI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1936th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1936 a year special to you? Discover what 1936 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1936, 1936 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1936, how old is someone born in 1936 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1936.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1936 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
In 1936 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1936 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1936, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Indian Love Call by Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy
The most popular movie and box office hit was Modern Times by Charles Chaplin
Someone born in 1936 is 89 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1936 was the Year of the Rat.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Rat sign.