James Christopher Harrison was an Australian blood donor known as the "Man with the Golden Arm" for his prolific history of donations, 1,173 times between the ages 18 to 81.

1936Phil Sharpe, English cricketer (died 2014)^[†]

Philip John Sharpe was an English cricketer, who played in twelve Test matches from 1963 to 1969, and was one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1963. He played all of his county cricket for Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and played in Minor counties cricket for Norfolk. However he was despised by Geoff Boycott because of what Boycott perceived as his “social, rather weak and insipid attitude towards cricket”.

1936Eve Uusmees, Estonian swimmer and coach^[†]

Eve-Mai Maurer is an Estonian former breaststroke swimmer who won a silver medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 1958 European Aquatics Championships. She also competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke but was eliminated in the preliminaries.

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1936Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Turkish poet, academic, and politician (born 1873)^[†]

Mehmet Akif Ersoy was a Turkish poet, writer, academic, politician, and the author of the Turkish National Anthem. Widely regarded as one of the premiere literary minds of his time, Ersoy is noted for his command of the Turkish language, as well as his patriotism and role in the Turkish War of Independence.

Headlines from December 27, 1936

TO GIVE MOVIE PROGRAM; Brooklyn Museum Auxiliary Will Present Films on Jan. 15.

REPRISAL THREAT; Germany Gives 'Reds' Chance to Free Boat Before She Acts. U.S. PROTESTS A SEIZURE Asks Valencia Regime About Flaxseed Cargo Consigned to an American Mill. DAY QUIET ON WAR FRONT Insurgents Reveal Foe's Planes Bombed a Christmas Eve Party in Getafe Barracks.

GOTHAM'S KEENEST AUDIENCE; Although the First-Night Congregation Has a Wicked Reputation, It Appreciates Good Drama

JAPAN ASKS SHIFT ON PACIFIC FORTS; Reply to Britain Said to Find Washington Treaty Does Not Fit Present Conditions. U.S. ADVANTAGE STRESSED Fascists Increase Their Drive to Obtain Dictatorial Control in Tokyo Government.

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