What Happened on March 24, 1936

Historical Events

  • Detroit Red Wings beat Montreal Maroons, 1-0 in 16:30 of 6th period of OT; record Stanley Cup playoff game lasts 9 periods (176 minutes)

Famous Birthdays

Alex Olmedo (1936-2020)

American-Peruvian tennis player (Australian C'ships, Wimbledon 1959), born in Arequipa, Peru

David Suzuki (88 years old)

Canadian scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster (The Nature of Things ), born in Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Don Covay [Randolph], American R&B musician and songwriter ("Chain of Fools"), born in Orangeburg, South Carolina (d. 2015)
  • Fredrick Kaufman, American jazz trumpeter (Woody Herman), classical composer (Mother of Exiles; Kaminarimon), and educator, born in Brooklyn, New York

About March 24, 1936

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

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