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What happened in August 1936

• August 1, 1936: The 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, marked the first live television coverage of an international sports event. This was a significant moment in the history of broadcasting and marked the beginning of the era of televised sports.
• August 3, 1936: African-American athlete Jesse Owens won the 100-meter dash at the 1936 Summer Olympics, becoming a symbol of racial equality and athletic excellence. His victory was a powerful statement against the Nazi ideology of racial superiority.
• August 4, 1936: Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas staged a self-coup, establishing the authoritarian 4th of August Regime. This regime ruled Greece until the Axis occupation in 1941. The coup marked a significant shift in Greek politics and led to the suppression of civil liberties and democratic institutions.
• August 14, 1936: The Junior Varsity Rowing Crew from the University of Washington unexpectedly won the Olympic Gold medal in rowing. This victory was a major upset and captured the attention of listeners around the world.
• August 26, 1936: The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936 was signed, granting Egypt greater autonomy and control over its internal affairs. This treaty was a significant step in the process of Egyptian independence and marked a turning point in British-Egyptian relations.