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
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 | |
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
Gouldsboro, Pa. recorded 31 straight days of below zero temps. January 16, 1936 – February 16, 1936.
Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Turkey sign a treaty of Friendship.
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