Historical Events
- 1st newspaper to microfilm its current issues, NY Herald Tribune
- 22nd Rose Bowl: Stanford beats SMU, 7-0
- 2nd Orange Bowl: Catholic University beats Mississippi, 20-19
- 2nd Sugar Bowl: TCU beats LSU, 3-2
Famous Birthdays
- Ahmet Suat Özyazıcı, Turkish soccer manager (4xTurkish Super League; 3xTurkish Cup Trabzonspor) and midfielder (3 caps; İdmanocağı, Trabzonspor), born in Trabzon, Turkey (d. 2023)
- Don Nehlen, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (Bowling Green 1968-76, West Virginia 1980-2000), born in Mansfield, Ohio
- Eve Queler, American conductor, born in NYC, New York
- James Sinegal, American businessman, co-founder and CEO of Costco, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Weddings
Paul Henreid
Actor Paul Henreid (27) weds Elizabeth Camilla Julia Gluck
About January 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
