The 1930s

1936 90 years ago

Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an…

The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalist rebels. Republicans loyal to the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second …

Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia is constituted, establishing an…

1936 90 years ago

Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community.

The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalist rebels. Republicans loyal to the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second …

Spanish Civil War: The Popular Executive Committee of Valencia takes power in the Valencian Community.

1936 90 years ago

In Catalonia, Spain, the Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia is founded through the merger of Socialist and Communist…

Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain, designated as a nationality by its Statute of Autonomy. Its territory is situated on the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, to the s…

In Catalonia, Spain, the Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia is founded through the merger of Socialist and Communist…

1936 90 years ago

Spanish Civil War: Germany and Italy decide to intervene in the war in support for Francisco Franco and the…

The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans and the Nationalist rebels. Republicans loyal to the left-leaning Popular Front government of the Second …

Spanish Civil War: Germany and Italy decide to intervene in the war in support for Francisco Franco and the…

1936 90 years ago

Pauli Ellefsen, Faroese technician, surveyor, and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (died 2012)

Joen Pauli Højgaard Ellefsen was a Faroese politician and member of the Union Party. He was Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands from 1981 to 1985.

Pauli Ellefsen, Faroese technician, surveyor, and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (died 2012)

1936 90 years ago

Pat Roberts, American captain, journalist, and politician

Charles Patrick Roberts is a retired American politician and journalist who served as a United States senator from Kansas from 1997 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Rober…

Pat Roberts, American captain, journalist, and politician

1936 90 years ago

Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 2009)

Reginald Stephen "Reggie, the Ruffian" Fleming was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, New Y…

Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 2009)

1936 90 years ago

James Dobson, American evangelist, psychologist, and author, founded Focus on the Family (died 2025)

James Clayton Dobson Jr. was an American evangelical Christian author, psychologist and founder of Focus on the Family (FotF), which he led from 1977 until 2010. In the 1980s, he w…

James Dobson, American evangelist, psychologist, and author, founded Focus on the Family (died 2025)

1936 90 years ago

Glen Campbell, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2017)

Glen Travis Campbell was an American country musician and actor. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour…

Glen Campbell, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2017)

1936 90 years ago

Pierre Hétu, Canadian pianist and conductor (died 1998)

Pierre Hétu was a conductor and pianist. He studied music from 1955–57 at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal with Germaine Malépart (piano) and at the University of …

Pierre Hétu, Canadian pianist and conductor (died 1998)

1936 90 years ago

Roy Orbison, American singer-songwriter (died 1988)

Roy Kelton Orbison was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. Orbison's mo…

Roy Orbison, American singer-songwriter (died 1988)

1936 90 years ago

David Crombie, Canadian educator and politician, 56th Mayor of Toronto

David Edward Crombie is a former Canadian academic and politician who served as the 56th mayor of Toronto from 1972 to 1978. Crombie was elected to Parliament following his tenure …

David Crombie, Canadian educator and politician, 56th Mayor of Toronto

1936 90 years ago

Jill Ireland, English actress (died 1990)

Jill Dorothy Ireland was an English actress and singer.

Jill Ireland, English actress (died 1990)

1936 90 years ago

Henck Arron, Surinamese banker and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Suriname (died 2000)

Henck Alphonsus Eugène Arron was a Surinamese politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Suriname after it gained independence in 1975. A member of the National Party of …

Henck Arron, Surinamese banker and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Suriname (died 2000)

1936 90 years ago

Geoffrey Shovelton, English singer and illustrator (died 2016)

Geoffrey Richard Shovelton was an English singer, actor and illustrator best known for his performances in leading tenor roles with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in the 1970s.

Geoffrey Shovelton, English singer and illustrator (died 2016)

1936 90 years ago

Tariq Aziz, Iraqi journalist and politician, Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 2015)

Tariq Aziz was an Iraqi politician and journalist who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq from 1979 to 2003 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1983 to 1991. He was a clos…

Tariq Aziz, Iraqi journalist and politician, Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 2015)

1936 90 years ago

Zubin Mehta, Indian conductor

Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. He is music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Ph…

Zubin Mehta, Indian conductor

1936 90 years ago

Adolfo Nicolás, Spanish priest, 13th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (died 2020)

Adolfo Nicolás Pachón was a Spanish Catholic priest who served as the 30th superior general of the Society of Jesus from 2008 to 2016. He previously taught at Sophia University in …

Adolfo Nicolás, Spanish priest, 13th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (died 2020)

1936 90 years ago

Alejandra Pizarnik, Argentine poet (died 1972)

Flora Alejandra Pizarnik was an Argentine poet. Her idiosyncratic and thematically introspective poetry has been considered "one of the most unusual bodies of work in Latin America…

Alejandra Pizarnik, Argentine poet (died 1972)

1936 90 years ago

Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, English banker and philanthropist (died 2024)

Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, was a British hereditary peer, investment banker and member of the Rothschild banking family. Rothschild held important ro…

Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, English banker and philanthropist (died 2024)

1936 90 years ago

Norma Aleandro, Argentinian actress, director, and screenwriter

Norma Aleandro is an Argentine actress. She is considered one of the most celebrated and prolific Argentine actresses of all time and is recognized as a cultural icon in her home c…

Norma Aleandro, Argentinian actress, director, and screenwriter

1936 90 years ago

Engelbert Humperdinck, English singer and pianist

Arnold George Dorsey, MBE, known professionally as Engelbert Humperdinck, is a British singer described by AllMusic as "one of the finest middle-of-the-road balladeers around". He …

Engelbert Humperdinck, English singer and pianist

1936 90 years ago

Sandy Baron, American actor and comedian (died 2001)

Sandy Baron was an American actor and comedian who performed on stage, in films, and on television. He is best known for his recurring role of Jack Klompus on the NBC sitcom Seinfe…

Sandy Baron, American actor and comedian (died 2001)

1936 90 years ago

Tony O'Reilly, Irish rugby player and businessman (died 2024)

Sir Anthony John Francis O'Reilly was an Irish businessman and international rugby union player. He was known for his try scoring in rugby, his involvement in the Independent News …

Tony O'Reilly, Irish rugby player and businessman (died 2024)