What happened on Tuesday May 04, 1926?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1926:

• United Kingdom General Strike of 1926 The first full day of the General Strike in Britain, where an estimated 1.7 million workers across various industries went on strike in solidarity with locked-out coal miners. The nationwide strike effectively paralyzed the country's transportation and economic infrastructure, with subways, rail stations closed, and London's streets eerily empty of streetcars and buses.
• Conclusion of UK General Strike The United Kingdom's general strike by trade unions officially concludes, ending a significant labor dispute that began on May 3rd, 1926. The strike represented a pivotal moment in British labor relations and workers' rights.
• Roald Amundsen's North Pole Flight Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen successfully flies over the North Pole, marking a significant milestone in polar exploration and aviation history.
• North Pole Flight Controversy Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett claim to have flown over the North Pole. However, later discoveries of Byrd's personal diary suggest that this historic claim might have been fabricated, raising questions about the authenticity of their achievement.
• Martial Law in Britain In response to the escalating General Strike, martial law is declared in Britain, underscoring the severe social and political tensions of the period.
• Ballets Russes Artistic Production The renowned Ballets Russes staged a groundbreaking production of Romeo and Juliet at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, featuring innovative sets and costumes designed by Surrealist artists Max Ernst and Joan Miró, highlighting the intersection of dance and avant-garde visual art.
• French Military Action in Damascus The French navy bombards Damascus in response to Druze riots, reflecting the complex colonial tensions in the Middle East during the interwar period.
• Mid-Air Collision at Langley Field Planes piloted by Major Harold Geiger and Horace Meek Hickam, students at the Air Corps Tactical School, collide in mid-air at Langley Field, Virginia. Notably, Hickam successfully parachutes to safety, demonstrating the emerging importance of safety protocols in early military aviation.
• Stinson Aircraft Corporation Founding The Stinson Aircraft Corporation is officially incorporated, representing the continued growth and innovation in the early 20th-century aviation industry.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from May. 04, 1926

Newspapers from May. 04, 1926

May 04, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 124th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1926 can also be written as 5/4/1926 in the US and as 4/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1926 in May 1926 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1926:

• Milton Thompson

  Pioneering NASA test pilot who flew the X-15 rocket plane and was instrumental in developing lifting body aircraft and space shuttle...

• Enzo Garinei

  Renowned Italian comedian who became a television star, performing in over 25 shows since his debut in 1959.

• Umberto Masetti
• Allen Mandelbaum

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1926:

• Silvio Bencini

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on May 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1926 was Clap Hands! Here Comes Charley by Johnny Marvin, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Johnny Marvin - Clap Hands! Here Comes Charley
2. Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra - Always

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 1926 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 1926

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Someone born on May 04, 1926 is:

99 years and 20 days old,

or 1188 months and 20 days old,

or 5168 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36180 days old,

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

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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

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

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