The temperature on May 24, 1936 was between 7.9 °C and 15.3 °C and averaged 11.5 °C. There was 1.2 mm of rain during 3.6 hours. There was 1.1 hours of sunshine (7%). The average windspeed was 1 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
April 15 » First day of the Arab revolt in Mandatory Palestine.
June 11 » The London International Surrealist Exhibition opens.
June 28 » The Japanese puppet state of Mengjiang is formed in northern China.
August 24 » The Australian Antarctic Territory is created.
October 5 » The Jarrow March sets off for London.
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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