Historical Events
Election of Interest
Manuel Azaña becomes Prime Minister of Spain for the second time
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Engemann, American singer (The Lettermen), born in Highland Park, Michigan (d. 2013)
- Ione Mylonas Shear, American archeologist (Bronze Age Greece), born in Champaign, Illinois (d. 2005)
- Marin Sorescu, Romanian poet, playwright and artist (Iona, House under surveillance), born in Bulzești, Dolj County (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Harding Firth, British historian (b. 1857)
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About February 19, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
