Historical Events
- IV Winter Olympic Games close in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
- Spanish Frente Popular (People's Front) wins elections
Famous Birthdays
Carl Icahn (88 years old)
American businessman (Icahn Enterprises), born in New York City
- Jill Kinmont, American skier
- Murray Weideman, Australian rules football CHF (Collingwood VFL premiers 1953, 58 [c]; B&F 1957, 61, 62; Victoria 1956-60) and coach (Collingwood 1975-76), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2021)
- William "Buddy" Deppenschmidt, American jazz drummer (Charlie Byrd Trio - "Jazz Samba"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2021) [1]
Famous Deaths
- James Harvey Robinson, American historian (Ordeal of Civilization), dies at 72
- Tommy Ward, South African cricket wicket-keeper (23 Tests, 32 dismissals, 2 x 50; Transvaal), dies from accidental electrocution at 48
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About February 16, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
