What Happened on December 23, 1936

Historical Events

  • Colombia becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Ross, NFL coach (San Diego Chargers), born in Richmond, Virginia
  • Claude Coppens, Belgian concert pianist, composer, and pedagogue, born in Schaerbeek, Belgium
  • Frederic Forrest, American character actor (The Rose; Apocalypse Now; Lonesome Dove; One from the Heart), born in Waxahachie, Texas (d. 2023) [1]
  • James Stacy [Maurice William Elias], American actor (Lancer), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2016)
  • Willie Wood, American Pro Football Hall of Fame safety (Pro Bowl 1962, 64–70; Super Bowl 1967, 68; Green Bay Packers), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2020)

About December 23, 1936

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

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