What Happened on November 3, 1936

Historical Events

Election of Interest

President Franklin D. Roosevelt wins a second term in office, defeating Republican candidate Alf Landon in the most lopsided election in American history in terms of electoral vote

Famous Birthdays

Roy EmersonRoy Emerson (86 years old)

Australian tennis player (12 Grand Slam singles titles), born in Blackbutt, Queensland

Born in 1936

Famous Deaths

  • Filip Lazar, Romanian composer, dies at 42
1936 Highlights

About November 3, 1936

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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