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September 28, 1936

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Defenders Flee in Disorder; TOLEDO CAPTURED BY SPANISH REBELS

By Unknown Author

Franco's forces capture Toledo, rescue besieged insurgents in Alcazar; govt planes bring down 2 Rebel bombers in air battle near Toledo; Madrid govt issues proclamation appealing for reinforced defenses of capital; use of water supply restricted; insurgents claim capture of La Canada on Avila front

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Notable Births

Emmett Chapman

1936Emmett Chapman, American guitarist, invented the Chapman Stick (died 2021)[†]

Emmett Chapman was an American jazz musician best known as the inventor of the Chapman Stick and maker of the Chapman Stick family of instruments.

1936Eddie Lumsden, Australian rugby league player (died 2019)[†]

Edmund Lumsden was an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He was a wing with the St. George Dragons during their eleven-year premiership winning run from 1956 to 1966, playing in and winning nine grand finals. Lumsden is one of four brothers who all played for Country. Jack Lumsden played for Manly and Australia. Eddie Lumsden's twin, Richie, and his other brother, Ray, were both "bush footballers".

Robert Wolders

1936Robert Wolders, Dutch television actor (died 2018)[†]

Robert Wolders was a Dutch television actor known for his role in the US television series Laredo and appearing in series such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bewitched and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He was married to Merle Oberon, and was the longtime partner of Audrey Hepburn.