Historical Events
- Trial against Ljev Kamenev & Grigori Zinovjev because of "Trotskyism" opens in Moscow
Famous Deaths
- Federico Garcia Lorca, Spanish poet and composer, murdered at 37 or 38
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About August 19, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo