What happened on Tuesday August 03, 1926?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1926:

• Traffic Lights at Piccadilly Circus A significant moment in London's urban infrastructure: traffic lights were installed at the iconic Piccadilly Circus, marking an important step in managing the city's growing vehicular traffic and improving road safety.
• Failed Assassination Attempt on Spanish Dictator An assassination attempt against Spanish dictator Miguel Primo de Rivera failed dramatically in Barcelona when a thrown dagger narrowly missed his head while he was riding in a car, highlighting the political tensions of the era.
• Church Siege in Guadalajara A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, when approximately 400 armed Catholics barricaded themselves in the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. They engaged in an intense gunfight with federal troops, continuing until their ammunition was exhausted. The conflict resulted in a tragic loss of life, with 18 fatalities and 40 wounded, according to U.S. consular reports.
• Birth of Anthony Sampson Anthony Sampson, a renowned British journalist and biographer who would go on to write influential works and provide insightful commentary on social and political issues, was born. He would become known for his penetrating biographical works and journalistic contributions until his death in 2004.

Events in 1926

August 03, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1926

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1926

August 03, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1926 can also be written as 8/3/1926 in the US and as 3/8/1926 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1926 in August 1926 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1926:

• Tony Bennett

  Tony Bennett was a legendary American singer known for his timeless jazz and pop standards, with a career spanning over seven decades and...

• Gordon Scott

  Gordon Scott was an American actor best known for portraying Tarzan in several films during the 1950s and early 1960s.

• Maurice Auslander
• Anthony Sampson
• Rushdy Abaza
• Giuseppe Campos Venuti

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1926:

• Albert Corey
• Diogène Maillart

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1926 was Spanish Shawl by Blossom Seeley, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Blossom Seeley - Spanish Shawl
2. Ruth Etting - Lonesome and Sorry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 03, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1926 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 1926 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 03, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 05:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1926

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Someone born on August 03, 1926 is:

98 years 9 months old,

or 1185 months and 21 days old,

or 5155 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36089 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1926?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 03, 1926.

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