Famous Birthdays
- Ken Loach, British film director (The Wind That Shakes the Barley), born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Famous Deaths
- Henry B Walthall, American actor (The Birth of a Nation, Klondike), dies at 58
1936 Highlights
About June 17, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini