January 1936

Saturday 04:

Billboard magazine publishes its first pop music charts.

Monday 06:

Supreme Court of the United States rules the 1933 Agricultural Adjustment Act unconstitutional in the case United States v. Butler et al.; Porky Pig premieres

Wednesday 15:

The first building to be completely covered in glass is completed in Toledo, Ohio (the building was for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company).

Monday 20:

Edward VIII becomes King of the United Kingdom.

Friday 24:

Albert Sarraut becomes Prime Minister of France

Wednesday 29:

The first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame are announced.

Friday 31:

The Green Hornet radio show debuts.