What Happened on March 7, 1936

Historical Events

Hitler Breaks Treaty of Versailles

German dictator Adolf Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into the then demilitarized Rhineland

Famous Birthdays

  • Colin Appleton, English soccer midfielder (Leicester City 277 games) and manager (Hull City, Swansea City, Exeter City), born in Scarborough, England (d. 2021)
  • Georges Perec, French writer (La Vie mode d'emploi (Life A User's Manual)), and filmmaker (Seire Noire), born in Paris, France (d. 1982)

About March 7, 1936

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

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