Category Archives: 1930s

Adolf Hitler opens 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin 90 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1936)

1930s


Video: 'Hitler presides over the opening of the 1936 Olympics while U.S. team member Jess...HD Stock Footage'

(Saturday, August 1, 1936, 4:00 p.m. CET) — Three years before launching World War II and The Holocaust, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler officially opened the 1936 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad) this afternoon at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, marking the first live television coverage of a sports event in world history. Continue reading Adolf Hitler opens 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin 90 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1936) →

‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 1 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, August 1, 1936) — “These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Helen Ward) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (August 1/8, 1936). Continue reading ‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Aug 1 1936) →

‘Take My Heart’ by Eddy Duchin peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jul 18 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, July 18, 1936) — “Take My Heart” by Eddy Duchin and his Orchestra (Featuring Jerry Cooper, vocalist) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for two consecutive weeks (July 18/25, 1936). Continue reading ‘Take My Heart’ by Eddy Duchin peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jul 18 1936) →

Spanish Civil War begins 90 years ago this hour (Jul 17 1936)

1930s


Video: 'WWII in Colour: Spanish Civil War' (July 17, 1936, at 1:43)

(Saturday, July 17, 1936, 5:00 p.m. Western European Summer Time) — The Spanish Civil War began today as right-wing army generals launched a coup attempt against the Second Spanish Republic. Continue reading Spanish Civil War begins 90 years ago this hour (Jul 17 1936) →

FDR opens Triborough span 90 years ago this hour (July 11 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Triborough Bridge Opens: July 11, 1936'

(Saturday, July 11, 1936, 11:50 a.m. EDT) — New York City’s Triborough Bridge (now officially the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge) linking Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx was dedicated today at ceremonies held on the central span which were attended by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Continue reading FDR opens Triborough span 90 years ago this hour (July 11 1936) →

NBC makes first public television broadcast 90 years ago this hour (July 7 1936)

1930s, Television


Video: 'First Television Broadcast NBC/RCA July 7, 1936 Part 1 of 2'

(Tuesday July 7, 1936, 4:00 p.m. EDT) — The NBC division of RCA made its first television broadcast today in New York, a 30-minute variety show featuring speeches, dance ensembles, monologues, vocal numbers and film clips. Continue reading NBC makes first public television broadcast 90 years ago this hour (July 7 1936) →

‘The Glory of Love’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jul 4 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, July 4, 1936) — “The Glory of Love” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Helen Ward; recorded Apr. 23, 1936 in Chicago) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Glory of Love’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jul 4 1936) →

FDR accepts Democratic presidential nomination for a second term 90 years ago this hour (June 27 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Democratic Convention 1936'

(Saturday, June 27, 1936, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Under a cloud-veiled moon, in skies suddenly cleared of rain, to a mass of more than 100,000 people gathered in the stadium of the University of Pennsylvania, and by radio to unnumbered millions all over the nation and world, Franklin Delano Roosevelt tonight accepted the nomination of the Democratic party for a second term as President of the United States and, avoiding personalities of any description, defined the issue of this campaign as it appears to him. Continue reading FDR accepts Democratic presidential nomination for a second term 90 years ago this hour (June 27 1936) →

Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 90 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1936)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Landon Nominated (1936)'

(Thursday, June 11, 1936, 11:41 p.m. EDT) — Governor Alf Landon
of Kansas was nominated president today at the 1936 Republican National Convention meeting at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Continue reading Republicans nominate ‘Alf’ Landon for president 90 years ago this hour (Jun 11 1936) →

‘Is It True What They Say About Dixie?’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jun 6 1936)

1930s, Popular Music 1930s

(Saturday, April 25, 1936) — “Is It True What They Say About Dixie?” by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra (Bob Eberly on vocal) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for five non-consecutive weeks (June 6/13/20/27, July 11, 1936). Continue reading ‘Is It True What They Say About Dixie?’ by Jimmy Dorsey peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Jun 6 1936) →