1935 1937

What Happened This Year 1936

All Events 82 Births 526 Deaths 136

Born in 1936

Arthur Decabooter

Belgian cyclist and Tour de France participant

Born

1936 90 years ago

Died

May 26th, 2012 13 years ago — 76 years old

Competed in professional cycling and participated in multiple editions of the Tour de France. Achieved notable success in various cycling events throughout the career. Had a significant presence in the Belgian cycling community and contributed to the sport during an era that saw considerable development in competitive cycling.

Dahlia Ravikovitch

Israeli poet and translator

Born

1936 90 years ago

Died

August 21st, 2005 20 years ago — 69 years old

A prominent poet and translator, this individual contributed significantly to Hebrew literature. The poetry, characterized by profound emotion and introspection, engaged themes of love, loss, and identity. Many works received acclaim and attention, enhancing the cultural landscape of Israeli poetry. In addition to poetry, translations of works from English and Russian helped introduce international literary voices to Hebrew readers. The individual received numerous awards for contributions to literature, solidifying a legacy within the literary community.

Hugh Royer Jr.

Professional golfer with PGA Tour wins

Born

1936 90 years ago

Died

September 12th, 2014 11 years ago — 78 years old

Royer achieved prominence as a professional golfer, competing mainly on the PGA Tour. Career highlights include several tournament victories and participation in major championships. Royer recorded notable performances, including playing in The Masters and the U.S. Open. His contributions to the sport continued beyond playing, with involvement in golf course design and instruction.

Earl Robinson

Baseball player, 1949 All-Star.

Born

1936 90 years ago

Died

July 4th, 2014 11 years ago — 78 years old

Played Major League Baseball primarily as a first baseman during the 1940s and 1950s. Made appearances for teams including the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Played in the 1949 All-Star Game and was recognized for contributions to the teams. Retired after a notable career having participated in multiple seasons and contributing to team dynamics both on and off the field.