Historical Events
- 1st ever TV Gardening show "In Your Garden" shown on BBC television
Eugene O'Neill
Nobel Prize for literature awarded to American playwright Eugene O'Neill
- Oakland Bay Bridge opens
- St Louis Browns sold to Donald L Barnes & William O DeWitt
Famous Birthdays
- Ruth Jessen, American golfer (11 LPGA Tour wins, 3-time major runner-up), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 2007)
1936 Highlights
About November 12, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio