What Happened on August 19, 1936

Historical Events

  • Trial against Ljev Kamenev & Grigori Zinovjev because of "Trotskyism" opens in Moscow

Famous Deaths

  • Federico Garcia Lorca, Spanish poet and composer, murdered at 37 or 38
1936 Highlights

About August 19, 1936

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo