1936 Facts for Kids

The year 1936 was an exciting time with many important events happening around the world. New leaders came to power, famous people were born, and new technologies and discoveries were made. It was also a year of big changes in sports and entertainment.

Famous People Born in 1936
Important People Who Died in 1936
Big Events of 1936
Movies and Music in 1936
- Popular Movies
- Hit Songs
Nobel Prizes in 1936
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Famous People Born in 1936

Many people who became famous were born in 1936. Here are a few of them:

January 28 – Alan Alda, an American actor known for his roles in TV shows and movies.
March 9 – Mickey Gilley, an American singer and nightclub owner.
May 17 – Dennis Hopper, an American actor and filmmaker.
June 2 – Sally Kellerman, an American actress.
October 10 – Gerhard Ertl, a German physicist who won a Nobel Prize in chemistry.

Important People Who Died in 1936

Some well-known people passed away in 1936:

January 18 – Rudyard Kipling, a famous British writer who wrote "The Jungle Book".
March 9 – Sri Yukteswar Giri, an Indian spiritual teacher.

Big Events of 1936

This year saw many interesting things happen:

January Events

January 15 – The very first building completely covered in glass was finished in Toledo, Ohio. It was built for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
January 20 – King George V of the United Kingdom passed away. His son, Edward VIII, became the new King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India.
January 24 – A new government led by Albert Serraut started in France.
January 31 – The popular radio show The Green Hornet began.

February Events

February 4 – Radium E. became the first radioactive element to be created by scientists.
February 6 – The Winter Olympic Games began in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Athletes from around the world competed in winter sports.
From February 14 to March 1, 1945, a company called AG Weser built many U-boats, which are a type of submarine.
February 19 – A new government led by Manuel Aznar started in Spain.
February 26 – In Tokyo, Japan, some Japanese soldiers entered government offices. They wanted changes in the military leadership.
February 29 – Emperor Hirohito of Japan ordered the arrest of 123 people involved in the events at the Tokyo government offices.

December Events

December 11 – King Edward VIII gave up his throne. He chose to do this so he could marry the woman he loved.
During the summer, the central and southern parts of the United States experienced a very hot summer.

Movies and Music in 1936

Popular Movies

The movie After the Thin Man was released.

Hit Songs

The song "The Way You Look Tonight" became very popular. It was written by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern for the movie Swing Time. It even won an Academy Award for the best song!