What Happened on April 11, 1936

Historical Events

  • First Butlins holiday camp opens in the UK at Ingoldmells, near Skegness

On Your Toes

George Abbott, Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart's musical "On Your Toes", choreographed by George Balanchine, and starring Ray Bolger and Tamara Geva, opens at the Imperial Theatre (later transfers to Majestic), NYC; runs for 515 performances

Red Wings 1st Championship

Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Detroit Red Wings beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2 for a 3-1 series win; Red Wings first SC Championship


Famous Birthdays

  • Janet Allen, Headmistress (Benenden School)

Famous Deaths

  • Mitya Stillman, Russian composer and violinist, dies at 44
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights

About April 11, 1936

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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