WHAT ALL HAPPENED SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 1936
Find out what all happened September to October 1936

The last surviving member of the thylacine species, Benjamin, dies alone in her cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania. (7. September 1936)

Generators at Boulder Dam (later renamed to Hoover Dam) begin to generate electricity from the Colorado River and transmit it 266 miles to Los Angeles. (9. October 1936)

Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. (1. October 1936)

Mrs Wallis Simpson files for divorce which would eventually allow her to marry King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, thus forcing his abdication from the throne. (27. October 1936)

First World Individual Motorcycle Speedway Championship, Held at London's (England) Wembley Stadium (10. September 1936)

The Jarrow March sets off for London. (5. October 1936)

The first electric generator at Hoover Dam goes into full operation. (26. October 1936)

First ascent of Siniolchu by a German team. (23. September 1936)