Historical Events
- 1st newspaper to microfilm its current issues, NY Herald Tribune
- 22nd Rose Bowl: Stanford beats SMU, 7-0
- 2nd Orange Bowl: Catholic University beats Mississippi, 20-19
- 2nd Sugar Bowl: TCU beats LSU, 3-2
Famous Birthdays
- Ahmet Suat Özyazıcı, Turkish soccer manager (4xTurkish Super League; 3xTurkish Cup Trabzonspor) and midfielder (3 caps; İdmanocağı, Trabzonspor), born in Trabzon, Turkey (d. 2023)
- Don Nehlen, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (Bowling Green 1968-76, West Virginia 1980-2000), born in Mansfield, Ohio
- James Sinegal, American businessman, co-founder and CEO of Costco, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Weddings
Paul Henreid
Actor Paul Henreid (27) weds Elizabeth Camilla Julia Gluck
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About January 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
