What Happened on July 10, 1936

Historical Events

  • 109°F (43°C) Cumberland & Frederick, Maryland (state record)
  • 110°F (43°C) at Runyon, New Jersey (state record)
  • 111°F (44°C) Phoenixville, Pennsylvania (state record)
  • 112°F (44°C) at Martinsburg, West Virginia (state record)
  • New Straits Convention allows Turkish re-armament of Dardanelles

Baseball Record

Phillies Chuck Klein becomes 4th to hit 4 HRs in a game


Famous Birthdays

  • Barbara B. Kennelly, American politician (U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut), born in Hartford, Connecticut
  • Jan Wincenty Hawel, Polish composer, born in Pszów, Poland

About July 10, 1936

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

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