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Film and TV History in February 1936

"Modern Times"

Feb 5 "Modern Times", silent film directed by, written by and starring Charlie Chaplin, is released

  • Feb 7 Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer

Olympic Gold

Feb 15 Sonja Henie of Norway becomes the most successful Olympic figure skater ever by winning her 3rd consecutive gold medal at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Games; beats Cecilia College of Great Britain by 6.4 points

  • Feb 17 The world's first superhero, The Phantom, a cartoon strip by Lee Falk, makes his first appearance in comics
  • Feb 22 Sonja Henie of Norway follows up her Winter Olympics victory with an incredible 10th consecutive women’s World Championship figure skating gold medal in Paris, France