Daily Archives: February 16, 2016

Sunday February 16, 1936

diary 2The continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more

 

Took my class to the Mexican Church where each had a part.  Found out that Dad wrote Mr. Garcia he was coming the 28th of February. Wish he would write me to that effect – Found cake from the Palmer’s when I got home from church.

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

The Olympic Flag is Lowered at the 1936 Winter Olympic Closing Ceremonies

The Winter Olympics ended in Germany. Norway dominated the medal count with 7 gold medals and 15 medals in total

Medal count

 Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Norway 7 5 3 15
2 Germany (host nation) 3 3 0 6
3 Sweden 2 2 3 7
4 Finland 1 2 3 6
5 Switzerland 1 2 0 3
6 Austria 1 1 2 4
7 Great Britain 1 1 1 3
8 United States 1 0 3 4
9 Canada 0 1 0 1
10 France 0 0 1 1
Hungary 0 0 1 1
Total 17 17 17 51

 

SpainLegislative elections were held in Spain.  A left-wing coalition known as the Popular Front defeated its main opponent, the Spanish Confederation of Autonomous Right-wing Groups.

The 1936 North American Cold Wave continues

Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16, 1936 pg 3
Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16, 1936 pg 3

Gouldsboro, Pa. recorded 31 straight days of below zero temps. January 16, 1936 – February 16, 1936.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16, 1936 pg 14
Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16, 1936 pg 14

 

Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Turkey sign a treaty of Friendship.

Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16,1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16,1936