America's Last Public Hanging
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Historical Events
- American swimmers Adolph Kiefer and Al Vande Veghe quinella the 100m backstroke at the Berlin Olympics
- Rainey Bethea is hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky in the last public execution in the United States
- The Berlin Olympics rowing competition concludes with Germany winning 5 of 7 gold medals, although the United States wins the coveted eights gold
- United States beats Canada, 19-8 in poor conditions outdoors to win the gold medal in the inaugural men's basketball competition at the Olympic Games in Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- Trevor Bannister, British actor (Are You Being Served?), born in Durrington, Wiltshire (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Rainey Bethea, American murderer, hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, last US public hanging
About August 14, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
