The temperature on October 3, 1936 was between -1.2 °C and 14.6 °C and averaged 6.9 °C. There was 10.2 hours of sunshine (88%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west-northwest. Source: KNMI
February 16 » The Popular Front wins the 1936 Spanish general election.
May 26 » In the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, Tommy Henderson begins speaking on the Appropriation Bill. By the time he sits down in the early hours of the following morning, he had spoken for ten hours.
July 19 » Spanish Civil War: The CNT and UGT call a general strike in Spain - mobilizing workers' militias against the Nationalist forces.
August 31 » Radio Prague, now the official international broadcasting station of the Czech Republic, goes on the air.
November 30 » In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire.
December 10 » Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII signs the Instrument of Abdication.
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