1936

The Spanish Civil War broke out on July 17, 1936, when a group of military officers led by General Francisco Franco attempted a coup against the Republican government. The war became a battleground for various political ideologies, drawing in international volunteers and support from Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy for Franco's Nationalists, while the Republicans received support from the Soviet Union and international brigades.

The 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin from August 1 to August 16. These games were heavily used for Nazi propaganda, showcasing the regime's ideals. However, African American athlete Jesse Owens defied Nazi racial ideology by winning four gold medals, becoming a symbol of athletic excellence and racial equality.

Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the Wind was published in 1936. The book, set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, became a bestseller and later inspired the iconic 1939 film adaptation.