30/06/2012 · What Events Happened in 1936 UK --- King Edward VIII abdicates. King Edward VIII abdicates to marry Wallis Simpson . More Information and Timeline for Edward VIII Abdication. 1. King George V dies in January only a year after celebrating his Silver Jubilee. 2.

Historical Events for the Year 1936. 15th January » The first building to be completely covered in glass, built for the Owens-Illinois e.g Owens-Illinois Glass Company, is completed in Toledo, Ohio. 20th January » Edward VIII of the United Kingdom called Edward VIII becomes Monarchy of the United Kingdom known as King of the United Kingdom.

Some of the most important events in 1936 include the inception of the Spanish Civil War, the German occupation of the Rhineland, and the coronation of George VI as the King of England. The coverage of 1936 news by publications such as The Times, The Telegraph and The Daily Mail show how these events were perceived at the time.

In 1936, Hitler boldly marched 22,000 German troops into the Rhineland, in a direct contravention of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler offered France and Britain a 25 year non-aggression pact and ...

19/10/2012 · 26 August 1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty ends the British protectorate of Egypt. Britain was reluctant to end its occupation of Egypt because the …

03/05/2015 · In March 1936, Hitler took what for him was a huge gamble – he ordered that his troops should openly re-enter the Rhineland thus breaking the terms of Versailles once again. He did order his generals that the military should retreat out of the Rhineland if the French showed the slightest hint of making a military stand against him.