Your place in the Universe on 1936
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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.
Table of contents
- What was 1936 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1936
- Who was the U.S. President in 1936?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1936?
- Who was the Pope in 1936?
- 1936: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1936?
- What was the most popular movie in 1936?
- What was the best selling book in 1936?
- How old is someone born in 1936?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1936?
What was 1936 known for ?
- Only a few years away from the onset of the Second World War, there were, of course, some notable developments leading up to the war in 1936.
- The first major development was Germany’s reoccupation of the Rhineland. In violation of the Treaty of Versailles, German troops moved into this western part of Germany along the Rhine. This was also the year that the Hitler Youth was formed, making it mandatory for German boys from the ages of ten to eighteen to become part of this paramilitary organization. 1936 was also the year that the Rome-Berlin Axis was formed, laying the foundation for the Axis Powers of the Second World War. Italy and Germany formed this Axis by treaty, and it would become a formal military alliance in 1939.
- 1936 was also the year that King George V of the United Kingdom died. His eldest son, Edward, succeeded him, and Edward became King Edward VIII. However, when King Edward expressed an interest in marrying American socialite, Wallis Simpson, a constitutional crisis arose. Simpson was not seen as acceptable for Edward, as she was in the process of divorcing her second husband. In order to marry Simpson, King Edward abdicated, leaving the throne to his brother, Albert, who took the name George VI when he became King. This story inspired the highly acclaimed 2010 film, The King’s Speech.
- In the field of economics, John Maynard Keynes published The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, which is widely considered to be the economist’s seminal work. Keynes did experience some criticism, however, notably by economists in the Austrian School, such as Ludwig von Mises and F.A. Hayek.
- In the field of literature, Gone With the Wind was published this year. The novel would go on to inspire the great dramatic film of the same name a few years later. In music, Peter and the Wolf, a composition by Sergei Prokofiev, debuted in Moscow. This was also the year that The Green Hornet premiered over the radio in the United States, launching a radio, television, and film franchise for the fictional masked crime-fighter.
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Key World Leaders of 1936
Who was the U.S. President in 1936?
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.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1936?
In 1936 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1936?
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.
1936: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Wallis Simpson
In 1936, Wallis Simpson was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 1936, Simpson's relationship with King Edward VIII led the king to abdicate his throne in order to marry her.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1936?
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
What was the most popular movie in 1936?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Modern Times by Charles Chaplin
What was the best selling book in 1936?
How old is someone born in 1936?
Someone born in 1936 is 89 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1936?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1936 was the Year of the Rat.
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