The temperature on August 7, 1936 was between 13.8 °C and 22.8 °C and averaged 17.4 °C. There was 2.7 mm of rain during 0.2 hours. There was 4.1 hours of sunshine (27%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
March 8 » Daytona Beach and Road Course holds its first oval stock car race.
April 27 » The United Auto Workers (UAW) gains autonomy from the American Federation of Labor.
July 6 » A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61m) into the River Irwell.
July 11 » The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic.
August 30 » The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing.
December 11 » Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII's abdication as King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India, becomes effective.
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