Timeline January 1936

Events in January 1936 5

• 1865 – 1936 George V (1865-1936) Died 20 January 1936, aged 70 King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India from 1910, George V reigned through the First World War. In 1917 he changed the royal house's name to Windsor. His son succeeded him as Edward VIII.
• 1866 – 1936 Ramón del Valle-Inclán (1866-1936) Died 5 January 1936, aged 69 Ramón del Valle-Inclán was a Spanish dramatist, novelist and poet. He created the esperpento, a style of grotesque dramatic satire. His works include Bohemian Lights and Tirano Banderas.
• 1897 – 1936 John Gilbert (1897-1936) Died 9 January 1936, aged 38 John Gilbert was one of the biggest male stars of American silent film. He appeared in The Big Parade and in several films opposite Greta Garbo. His career declined after the arrival of sound.
• 1936 Australian Open 1936 Men: Adrian Quist · Women: Joan Hartigan
• 1936 – 1938 Child Performer Made her radio debut at the age of four and her screen debut at six in the Vitaphone featurette Toyland Casino, singing Five and Ten Cent Soldiers on Parade.