What Happened on December 22, 1936

Historical Events

  • 1st common carrier license issued by ICC, Scranton, Pa

Famous Birthdays

  • Hector Elizondo, American actor (American Gigolo, Young Doctors in Love), born in New York City
  • James Burke, British science historian and broadcaster (Connections), born in Derry, Northern Ireland
  • Wojciech Frykowski, Polish actor, born in Łódź, Poland (d. 1969)

Famous Weddings

Billy Wilder

Austrian-American filmmaker Billy Wilder (30) weds first wife Judith Coppicus; divorce in 1946

Died in 1936 1936 Highlights

About December 22, 1936

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn