Historical Events
Olympic Gold
American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record
- American Helen Stephens runs 11.5 to win the 100m at the Berlin Olympics, beating controversial intersex athlete Stanisława Walasiewicz of Poland
- Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas leads a 'self-coup' giving him authoritarian control of the country
Famous Birthdays
- Elsbeary Hobbs, American bass doo-wop vocalist (The Drifters - "There Goes My Baby"; "Save The Last Dance For Me"), born in New York City (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Schoenfeld, American composer, dies at 78
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About August 4, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
