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1936 Your chance to see what was in the news during the year that you were born |
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Major Events of 1936 German troops occupy the Rhineland. Italy completes conquest of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Hitler and Mussolini agree Rome-Berlin Axis. Spanish Civil War breaks out when garrison in Spanish Morocco revolts. Abdication crisis in Great Britain, when Edward VIII resolves to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson. Olympic Games held in Berlin. African-American athlete, Jesse Owens, wins 4 gold medals. The Hoover Dam is completed. ![]() First stock car race held at Daytona Beach. First edition of Life magazine is published. Back To Year Index
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