What Happened on January 6, 1936

Historical Events

  • Barbara Hanley becomes Canada's 1st woman mayor in Webbwood, Ontario

Famous Birthdays

Darlene Hard (1936-2021)

American tennis player (US C'ships 1960-61, French C'ships 1960; 18 Grand Slam doubles titles), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician and composer, born in Cape Coast, Gold Coast
  • Julio Maria Sanguinetti Cairolo, Uruguayan politician (President, 1985-90, 1995-2000), born in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • RubĂ©n Amaro, Sr., Mexican baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies), born in Nuevo Laredo (d. 2017)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Stoneham, American owner of the NY Giants), dies at 59
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights

About January 6, 1936

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn