Historical Events
Historic Event
Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam), on the Colorado River, between Nevada and Arizona. begins operation
- The last surviving member of the marsupial thylacine species, Benjamin, dies alone in his/her cage at the Hobart Zoo (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia)
Famous Birthdays
- Apostolos Kaklamanis, Greek politician, born in Lefkada, Greece
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly [Charles Holley], American rock and roll musician and songwriter ("Peggy Sue"; "That'll Be the Day"; "Words Of Love"), born in Lubbock, Texas (d. 1959)
- Joe Simon, American R&B singer ("Power of Love"), born in Simmesport, Louisiana (d. 2021)
- Romualds Kalsons, Latvian composer, born in Riga, Latvia
1936 Highlights
About September 7, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
