Historical Events
FDR Wins Second Term
President Franklin D. Roosevelt wins a second term in office, defeating Republican candidate Alf Landon in the most lopsided election in American history in terms of electoral vote
Famous Birthdays
- Judy Loman [Leatherman], American-Canadian Juno Award-winning classical harpist (Toronto Symphony, 1957-91), and educator (University of Toronto, 1966-91), born in Goshen, Indiana
Roy Emerson (87 years old)
Australian tennis player (12 Grand Slam singles titles), born in Blackbutt, Queensland
Famous Deaths
- Filip Lazar, Romanian composer, dies at 42
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About November 3, 1936
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio