Famous Birthdays
- Tony Kubek, American baseball shortstop (MLB All-Star (1958, 59², 61, 61²; World Series 1958, 61, 62; NY Yankees) and sportscaster (NBC-TV, Madison Square Garden), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Bosanquet, English cricketer (1st great googly bowler, England), dies at 58
- Edwin Blashfield, American painter who decorated the dome of Library of Congress, dies at 87
1936 Highlights
About October 12, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
