Famous Birthdays
- Elias [Etienne Michiels], Flemish painter, born in Ostend, Belgium
- John D'Arcy, New Zealand cricketer (NZ Test batsman on 1958 England tour), born in Christchurch New Zealand
- Joseph Willaert, Flemish painter, born in Diksmuide, Belgium (d. 2014)
Roy Orbison (1936-1988)
American rock singer-songwriter ("Pretty Woman"; "Only The Lonely"; Traveling Wilburys - "Handle With Care"), born in Vernon, Texas
Born in 1936
Famous Deaths
- Teresa de la Parra, Venezuelan writer (Memorias de Mamá Blanca), dies at 46
1936 Highlights
About April 23, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
