Famous Birthdays
- Harold Mabern Jr., American post-bop jazz pianist and composer, born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2019)
- Lee "Scratch" Perry [Rainford Hugh Perry], Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and producer (The Upsetters), born in Kendal, Jamaica (d. 2021)
Born in 1936
Famous Deaths
- Durant Clifford Parkin, cricketer (Tests for South Africa 1891-92), dies
1936 Highlights
About March 20, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces