Rafael Franco (1896-1973) was President of ParaguayFebruary 18, 1936 - August 13, 1937. He unsuccessfully tried to unseat General Alfredo Stroessner in November 1956. This is a list of Presidents of Paraguay and holders of its predecessor offices. ... is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda, whose name is also spelled Strössner or StröÃner, (November 3, 1912, Encarnación - August 16, 2006, BrasÃlia) served as President of Paraguay from 1954 to 1989. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...