What happened on Monday July 13, 1936?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1936:

• Assassination of José Calvo Sotelo José Calvo Sotelo, a prominent Spanish monarchist leader, was assassinated in Madrid on July 13, 1936. A group comprising Assault Guards and socialist militia members, led by Civil Guard Captain Fernando Condés, arrived at his home under the pretext of escorting him to the General Directorate of Security. During the journey, socialist militant Luis Cuenca Estevas shot him twice in the back of the head. This act was in retaliation for the earlier killing of Lieutenant José del Castillo, a Socialist sympathizer and militia trainer, on July 12. The assassination of Calvo Sotelo is widely regarded as a catalyst for the Spanish Civil War, as it intensified the political tensions leading to the military uprising on July 17, 1936. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Political assassination in Madrid A political assassination occurred in Madrid, further escalating tensions and contributing to the onset of the Spanish Civil War. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Unprecedented Midwestern Heat Wave of 1936 The 1936 North American heat wave was one of the most severe in modern history, causing over 5,000 deaths. The heat wave began in early July, with temperatures reaching 100°F or higher in many areas. On July 13, 1936, cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, recorded temperatures of 101°F and 102°F, respectively. The heat wave continued to intensify, with some regions experiencing temperatures exceeding 110°F. This extreme heat exacerbated the Dust Bowl conditions, leading to widespread drought and agricultural devastation. source: weather.gov
• Heat Wave Expands Through Great Plains The extreme heat wave continued its southward progression, with cities in Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma experiencing record-breaking temperatures, causing significant environmental stress.
• British Concern over German Heligoland Fortifications In the House of Commons, Viscount Cranborne acknowledged potential German military preparations on the island of Heligoland, signaling growing international tensions.
• Germany Denies Heligoland Militarization Rumors The German government officially refuted rumors about turning Heligoland into a military restricted zone, attempting to downplay international speculation about its strategic intentions.

Events in 1936

July 13, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 13, 1936 was a Monday and it was the 195th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1936 can also be written as 7/13/1936 in the US and as 13/7/1936 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1936 in July 1936 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1936:

• Albert Ayler

  Albert Ayler was a pioneering free jazz saxophonist and composer known for his revolutionary and avant-garde approach to music.

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1936:

• Kojo Tovalou Houénou

  Beninese lawyer and politician (b. 1887).

• Fatma Aliye Topuz
• José Calvo Sotelo
• Cavour Beduschi

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on July 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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July 13, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 1936 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 13, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:51 am and setting at 05:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1936.

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Someone born on July 13, 1936 is:

89 years 10 months old,

or 1078 months and 12 days old,

or 4689 weeks

or 32823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1936?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 13, 1936.

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