What happened on 8 January 1936?

Discover what happened on 8 January 1936 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • István Géczy (Hungarian actor (1860-1936))
  • Karl von Davier (German politician (1853-1936))
  • Josef Vonbank (Austrian politician (1905-1936))
  • Albert Naef (Swiss archaeologist, historian and architect (1862-1936))
  • Camille Cerf (Belgian journalist and camera operator)
  • Hugh Wynn (American film editor)
  • Barney Augustus Eaton (American politician)
  • Frederick Staples Benedict (American architect)
  • George Morgan (screenwriter (1854-1936))
  • Harvey R. Kingsley (American politician (1871–1936))
  • John Augustus Barron (Canadian politician)
  • Jō Sentarō (Japanese teacher and activist (1856-1936))
  • Dumeng Bezzola (Swiss Psychiatrist (1868-1936))
  • Alexis Van Opstal (Belgian shipowner)
  • Ada Soder-Hueck (American contralto singer)
  • Alphonse Dejaer
  • Huberta De Ceuster
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  • August Nordin (American architect (1869–1936))
  • George Marble Bartlett (American architect)