Historical Events
Statue of Liberty
FDR rededicates Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Davis, American conductor and composer for silent films, born in NYC, New York
- Charlie Daniels, American country-rock guitarist, fiddler, and singer ("Devil Went Down to Georgia"), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 2020)
- Horst Antes, German painter and sculptor, born in Heppenheim, Germany
- Ted Hawkins, American singer and guitarist ("The Next Hundred Years"), born in Biloxi, Mississippi (d. 1995)
1936 Highlights
About October 28, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio