Daily Archives: May 31, 2016

Sunday May 31, 1936

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

No Post today

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

Indalecio Prieto, 1936.jpg
Indalecio Prieto

Spanish politician Indalecio Prieto was shot during a socialist rally in Écija.

Gustaaf Deloor.JPGGustaaf Deloor of Belgium repeated as winner of the Vuelta a España bicycle race. The race would not be held again until 1941 due to the Spanish Civil War.

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936

Saturday May 30, 1936

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

No Post today

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

Louis Meyer won the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver to win the race three times.

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker

Germany observed a memorial day for the Navy to mark the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Hitler attended the dedication of the Laboe Naval Memorial but was not among those who spoke at the ceremony.

Peope in Toyko prepare for the Second Sino-Japanese War as they wear gas masks during training against future aerial attacks.

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 30, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 30, 1936