What Happened on June 29, 1936

Historical Events

  • Empire State Building broadcasts high definition TV-343 lines

Music History

George M. Cohan is the first artist to be presented with a US Congressional Gold Medal, by Franklin D. Roosevelt (for raising war morale)

Catholic Encyclical

Pope Pius XI encyclical to US bishops "On motion pictures"


1936 History

Famous Birthdays

  • David Jenkins, American figure skater (Olympic gold singles 1960; World C'ship gold singles 1957-59), born in Akron, Ohio

Harmon Killebrew (1936-2011)

American Baseball HOF utility (13 × MLB All-Star; AL MVP 1969; 6 × AL HR leader; Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins), born in Payette, Idaho

  • Kigeli V, last King of Rwanda (1959-61), born in Kamembe, Rwanda (d. 2016)
  • Leonard Lee, American vocalist (Shirley & Lee - "Let The Good Times Roll"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1976)
Born in 1936
1936 Highlights

About June 29, 1936

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer