Günter Blobel

German american biologist (1999 nobel prize).

Born May 21st, 1936 in Niegosławice, Lubusz Voivodeship. ^[ref]

Died February 18th, 2018 at 81 years old in New York City (prostate cancer). ^[ref]

Sancho Gracia

Spanish actor (1936–2012).

Born September 27th, 1936 in Madrid.

Died August 8th, 2012 at 75 years old in Madrid (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Margaret Mahy

New zealand children's writer (1936-2012).

Born March 21st, 1936 in Whakatāne. ^[ref]

Died July 23rd, 2012 at 76 years old in Christchurch.

Philippe Sollers

French philosopher (1936–2023).

Born November 28th, 1936 in Talence.

Died May 6th, 2023 at 86 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Kōji Wakamatsu

Japanese film director.

Born April 1st, 1936 in Wakuya. ^[ref]

Died October 17th, 2012 at 76 years old in Shinjuku (struck by vehicle). ^[ref]

Jose de Venecia

Speaker of the house of representatives of the philippines from 2001 to 2008, 1992 to 1998.

Born December 26th, 1936 in Dagupan.

Died February 10th, 2026 at 89 years old in Makati. ^[ref]

Jan Tříska

Czech actor (1936–2017).

Born November 4th, 1936 in Prague. ^[ref]

Died September 25th, 2017 at 80 years old in Central Military Hospital Prague (falling from height). ^[ref]

A. B. Yehoshua

Israeli writer (1936–2022).

Born December 19th, 1936 in Jerusalem.

Died June 14th, 2022 at 85 years old in Tel Aviv (cancer). ^[ref]

Siw Malmkvist

Swedish schlager singer and actress.

Born December 31st, 1936 (age 89 years) in Landskrona.

Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy

Member of the british royal family.

Born December 25th, 1936 (age 89 years) in Belgrave Square.