What happened on Thursday November 11, 1926?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1926:

• Balfour Declaration Approved at Imperial Conference The 1926 Imperial Conference approves the Balfour Declaration, formally recognizing the equal status and independence of Commonwealth dominions, a pivotal moment in the evolution of the British Empire.
• NBC Radio Network Launches The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) inaugurates its radio network with 24 stations, a collaborative effort by Westinghouse, General Electric, and RCA, revolutionizing mass media communication in the United States.
• United States Numbered Highway System Established The United States Department of Agriculture and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials collaborate to create a standardized national highway numbering system, improving interstate travel and navigation infrastructure.
• Sri Aurobindo Retires from Ashram Leadership Sri Aurobindo, a prominent Indian philosopher and spiritual leader, retires from active management, entrusting the leadership of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry to 'The Mother', marking a significant transition in the spiritual community.
• Rocquebillier Hailstorm Devastation A massive hailstorm nearly destroys the village of Rocquebillier in the French Riviera, causing significant local damage and highlighting the unpredictable nature of extreme weather events.

Events in 1926

November 11, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1926

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1926

November 11, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 315th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 11, 1926 can also be written as 11/11/1926 in the US and as 11/11/1926 in UK and Europe.

November 11, 1926 in November 1926 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1926:

• Maria Teresa de Filippis

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• William J Scott

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on November 11th

November 11, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1926 was Barcelona by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Barcelona
2. Ipana Troubadors - Baby Face
3. George Olsen & His Orchestra - Lucky Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 11, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 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 November 11, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 10:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Nov 19, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1926

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Someone born on November 11, 1926 is:

98 years 6 months old,

or 1182 months and 3 days old,

or 5139 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35979 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1926?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 11, 1926.

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