The 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
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nANeEXdvE5Q/UTkNt9QY4SI/AAAAAAAABvk/zEHyE2tmF4w/s1600/1936s-005.jpg)
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 | ![]() |
7 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
4 | ![]() |
1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
5 | ![]() |
1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
6 | ![]() |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
7 | ![]() |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
8 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
9 | ![]() |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 17 | 17 | 17 | 51 |
Legislative 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](http://80yearsagotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sonja-4.png)
Gouldsboro, Pa. recorded 31 straight days of below zero temps. January 16, 1936 – February 16, 1936.
![Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16, 1936 pg 14](http://80yearsagotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sonja-3.png)
Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Turkey sign a treaty of Friendship.
![Chicago Sunday Tribune Feb 16,1936](http://80yearsagotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sonja-5.png)