3 August 1936 Posted on August 2, 2015 by Staff Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter race at the Berlin Olympics. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent." Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 3 August 1936 28 March 1990 28 March 1990 21 May 1936 21 May 1936 1 March 1936 23 December 1936 5 March 1936 3 August 1914 3 August 1946