What Happened on March 22, 1936

Historical Events

The Great Ziegfeld

"The Great Ziegfeld" directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring William Powell and Luise Rainer premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 1937

Famous Birthdays

  • Roger Whittaker, Kenyan-British country singer ("The Last Farewell"; "Durham Town"), born in Nairobi, Kenya (d. 2023) [1]
  • Ron Carey, American labor leader (International Brotherhood of Teamsters), born in New York City (d. 2008)
Born in 1936
1936 Highlights

About March 22, 1936

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

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