In June 1936, Columbia University expelled student activist Robert Burke for leading an anti-Nazi demonstration.

In 1936, Americans looked on as Adolf Hitler remilitarized western German lands near the Rhine River and the eastern border of France. Hitler's action was designed to create a diplomatic crisis by ...

The giant silver German zeppelin LZ 129 Hindenburg made its first flight on March 4, 1936. The hydrogen-filled airship ...

Joe Louis was the 10-to-1 favorite over the German boxer Max Schmeling before their first bout on June 19, 1936. Each man was fighting for a shot at the world heavyweight boxing championship.

In an interview with Germany’s Sport Bild, Bach discounted the role the 1936 Olympics in Berlin would have on the decision for 2036. That host city won’t be chosen until after Bach steps down ...