Jan 01sports
1936.
What happened in 1936?
In 1936, several political events hinted at the coming of World War II. Among them were the Anti-Comintern Pact between Nazi Germany and Japan and the start of the Arab revolt in Palestine, which lasted until 1939. Germany hosted the 4th Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. International diplomacy included the signing of the Montreux Convention, which regulated naval passage through the Turkish Straits. This year saw 47 major events, 29 notable births, and 9 deaths of well-known individuals. These developments occurred amid increasing tensions and changing alliances that contributed to the outbreak of global conflict.
Events
57
Births
40
Deaths
17
Era
1930s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1936
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1936Jan 01general
Montreux Convention
agreement regulating naval vessels in the Turkish Straits
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Speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the speed skating competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
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Alpine skiing at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the alpine skiing competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
Jan 01war
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Gymnastics at the 1936 Summer Olympics
gymnastics events at the Olympics
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Boxing at the 1936 Summer Olympics
boxing practiced during at the 1936 Summer Olympics
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Canoeing at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Canoeing at the 1936 Summer Olympics
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Weightlifting at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting at the Olympics
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Bobsleigh at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the bobsleigh competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
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Cycling at the 1936 Summer Olympics
cycling events at the Olympics
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Nordic combined at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the Nordic combined skiing competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Argentina at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Nation participation at the Olympic Games
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Jan 01politics
Jan 01politics
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
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Basketball at the 1936 Summer Olympics
international basketball tournament
Jan 01sports
Handball at the 1936 Summer Olympics
overview of handball practiced at the 1936 Olympic Summer Games
Jan 01sports
Athletics at the 1936 Summer Olympics
athletics events at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
Swimming at the 1936 Summer Olympics
swimming events at the Olympics
Jan 01sports
Jan 01sports
Ski jumping at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the ski jumping competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
Jan 01sports
February
02.1936Feb 01sports
1936 Winter Olympics
4th edition of Winter Olympics, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Feb 01sports
Ice hockey at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the ice hockey tournament during the Olympic Winter Games
Feb 01sports
Figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 edition of the figure skating competitions during the Olympic Winter Games
Feb 29general
March
03.1936Mar 05war
8th Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1935
Mar 07politics
Remilitarization of the Rhineland
1936 treaty violation by Adolf Hitler
April
04.1936Apr 01general
1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine
nationalist uprising by Palestinian Arabs in Mandatory Palestine
May
05.1936June
06.1936August
08.1936Aug 05war
Aug 07war
Aug 10war
Aug 16war
Aug 26politics
September
09.1936October
10.1936Oct 04war
Battle of Cable Street
Anti-fascist confrontation in the East End of London in 1936
November
11.1936Nov 02general
Nov 03politics
1936 United States presidential election
38th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
Nov 15war
Nov 25politics
December
12.1936Dec 12war
End of 1936 Record · 57 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1936, several political events hinted at the coming of World War II. Among them were the Anti-Comintern Pact between Nazi Germany and Japan and the start of the Arab revolt in Palestine, which lasted until 1939. Germany hosted the 4th Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. International diplomacy included the signing of the Montreux Convention, which regulated naval passage through the Turkish Straits. This year saw 47 major events, 29 notable births, and 9 deaths of well-known individuals. These developments occurred amid increasing tensions and changing alliances that contributed to the outbreak of global conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1936?
In 1936, the Berlin Summer Olympics took place. Germany and Japan signed the Anti-Comintern Pact, and the Arab revolt in Palestine began, lasting until 1939. The Winter Olympics were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, and the Montreux Convention was signed regarding control of the Turkish Straits.
Where were the 1936 Olympics held?
The 1936 Winter Olympics were in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, and the Summer Olympics were in Berlin, Germany. These Games were notable for being hosted by Nazi Germany and featured Jesse Owens' four gold medal victories in track and field.
What was the Anti-Comintern Pact of 1936?
The Anti-Comintern Pact was an agreement signed in 1936 between Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, aimed at combating the Communist International. Imperial powers intended this pact to be a step toward forming the Axis alliance of World War II.
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