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Historical Event(s)
– New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Fire Rat in Chinese astrology.
– In the February 26 Incident, young Japanese military officers attempt to stage a coup against the government.
– Orissa formerly known as Kalinga or Utkal becomes a state in India.
– The Japanese puppet state of Mengjiang is formed in northern China.
– The Axis Powers decide to intervene in the Spanish Civil War.
– Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe, at the Berlin Olympics.
– The Australian Antarctic Territory is created.
– In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire.
– Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII signs the Instrument of Abdication.
– Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII’s abdication as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India becomes effective.
Who Were Born On ?
– David Vine, British sports commentator (d. 2009)
– Jerry Kramer, American football player
– Troy Donahue, American actor (d. 2001)
– Patrick Caulfield, British painter and printmaker (d. 2005)
– Patrick Procktor, English artist (d. 2003)
– April Stevens, American singer
– Michael Rabin, American violinist (d. 1972)
– Robert Maclennan, British politician
– Infanta Pilar of Spain
– Lawrence Schiller, American journalist