What Happened on November 12, 1936

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
1936 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ruth Jessen, American golfer (11 LPGA Tour wins, 3-time major runner-up), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 2007)
Born in 1936
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