What happened in 1936?

Jesse Owens wins four gold medals, Hoover Dam completed and Spanish Civil War — among 501 events recorded in 1936. A further event is dated only to the wider period.

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Major Events 2

Wars & Conflicts 46

Politics & Government 7

People 152

Science & Technology 34

Exploration & Discovery 8

Religion & Belief Systems 43

Economy & Trade 19

Disasters & Pandemics 16

Social Movements & Revolutions 13

Architecture & Engineering 86

Sports & Entertainment 62

Empires & Countries 13

Dated to the wider period

Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 1936 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 1936.

1930s 1