Historical Events
- 400,000 demonstrators against fascism in Madrid
- Anti-fascist People's Front forms in Brussels
End of the Long March
Communist forces end their Long March at Yan'an, in Shaanxi, China, bringing Mao Zedong to prominence
MVP Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers future Baseball Hall of Fame first baseman Hank Greenberg is named AL MVP by the BWAA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Wes Ferrell is runner-up
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Orbach, American actor (Law & Order, Dirty Dancing), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphus Washington Greely, American Arctic explorer and recipient of the Medal of Honor, dies at 91
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights
About October 20, 1935
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
