February 1936

Tuesday 04:

Radium E. becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically.

Thursday 06:

1936 Winter Olympic Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Saturday 08:

Jay Berwanger becomes the first person to be selected by a National Football League draft, by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sunday 16:

Elections bring the Popular Front to power in Spain.

Wednesday 26:

In the February 26 Incident, young Japanese military officers attempt to stage a coup against the government.

Saturday 29:

Baby Snooks, played by Fanny Brice, debuts on the radio program The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air.