The Playboy Prince Who Was King for 326 Days
On January 20, 1936, the dashing Prince of Wales became Edward VIII — and abdicated less than a year later for the woman he loved.
Tales from the year 1936
The First Five: Baseball's Original Immortals
On January 29, 1936, baseball writers elected the first Hall of Fame class — Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson.
One Thousand Pages, One Sensation: 'Gone with the Wind' Is Published
On June 30, 1936, Macmillan published an unknown Atlanta journalist's only novel — and 'Gone with the Wind' became an instant publishing phenomenon.
The King Who Gave Up His Crown for Love
On December 10, 1936, King Edward VIII signed the Instrument of Abdication at Fort Belvedere, ending his 327-day reign so he could marry Wallis Simpson.