What Happened on November 1, 1936

Historical Events

Rome-Berlin Axis

Benito Mussolini describes alliance between Italy and Germany as an "axis"

  • Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (then Cowboys' Turtle Association) is established after disagreement with rodeo promoter W.T. Johnson, who finally gives in to cowboys' pay demands

Famous Birthdays

  • Eddie Colman, English soccer winger (Manchester United 85 games; died Munich air disaster), born in Salford, England (d. 1958)
  • [Zephire] Andre Williams, American R&B musician ("Shake a Tail Feather"; "Jailbait"), born in Bessemer, Alabama (d. 2019)

About November 1, 1936

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

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