What Happened on December 31, 1936

Famous Birthdays

  • Jerry Sturm, American football tackle (AFL All-Star 1964, 66; Denver Broncos, NO Saints), born in English, Indiana (d. 2020)

Famous Deaths

  • Miguel de Unamuno Jugo, Span philosopher/poet (Cancionero), dies at 72
  • William Frederick Archdall Ellison, Irish clergyman and astronomer (director of the Armagh Observatory), dies at 72
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights

About December 31, 1936

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

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