What happened on Wednesday August 04, 1926?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1926:

• Umberto Nobile Celebrated for North Pole Expedition On August 4, 1926, Italian explorer Umberto Nobile was honored in Rome for his groundbreaking North Pole expedition. Approximately 20,000 people gathered in the square in front of the Palazzo Chigi to celebrate his achievement. Benito Mussolini, standing on the balcony with Nobile and his team, delivered a passionate speech emphasizing Italy's role in the historic polar exploration, declaring the expedition a testament to Italian courage and capability.
• Violent Incident in Bahrain Colonial Police Force On August 4, 1926, a dramatic incident occurred in Bahrain involving local police personnel and colonial authorities. A policeman shot and killed a superintendent who had allegedly mistreated him, and in the process, partially tore off the ear of Colonel Daly, the Political Agent. Colonel Daly subsequently apprehended the shooter and struck him with a bayonet. The violent confrontation resulted in the imposition of strict martial law in Bahrain throughout August and September 1926, highlighting the tensions within the colonial police structure.

Events in 1926

August 04, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1926

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1926

August 04, 1926 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1926 can also be written as 8/4/1926 in the US and as 4/8/1926 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1926 in August 1926 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1926:

• Tony Bennett

  Legendary American singer who defined jazz and pop standards for decades, winning multiple Grammy Awards and known for his timeless hits.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1926:

• Yun Sim-deok
• Sultan II bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 4th is Leo.

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August 04, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1926 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 06:22 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 04, 1926

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Someone born on August 04, 1926 is:

98 years 9 months old,

or 1185 months and 1 day old,

or 5152 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36069 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1926?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 04, 1926.

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