What happened on Monday October 11, 1926?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1926:

• Birth of Thích Nhất Hạnh Thích Nhất Hạnh, a renowned Buddhist monk, peace activist, and influential spiritual leader, was born in Huế, French Indochina (now Vietnam). He would later become a globally recognized figure in promoting mindfulness, peace, and inter-religious dialogue, significantly impacting Buddhist philosophy and global peace movements.
• Soviet Newspaper Announces Trial of Communist Party Dissenters The Soviet newspaper Izvestia published a notice announcing that prominent Communist Party members Leon Trotsky, Grigory Zinoviev, and Georgy Pyatakov would be placed on trial on October 20 for their critical stance against recent party conference decisions. This event highlights the growing internal tensions and political purges within the early Soviet leadership, reflecting the increasing intolerance for dissent under emerging Stalinist control.
• Hugh Guthrie Elected Leader of Canadian Conservative Party The Conservative Party of Canada elected Hugh Guthrie as their new party leader following Arthur Meighen's resignation after the party's defeat in the September 14 federal election. This leadership transition represented a significant moment in Canadian political history, signaling potential strategic shifts within the conservative political landscape.
• Death of Hymie Weiss Hymie Weiss, a prominent American gangster associated with the North Side Gang in Chicago during the Prohibition era, was killed at the age of 28. His death was part of the violent gang conflicts that characterized organized crime in 1920s Chicago, particularly the ongoing rivalry between different criminal factions.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1926

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1926

October 11, 1926 was a Monday and it was the 284th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1926 can also be written as 10/11/1926 in the US and as 11/10/1926 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1926 in October 1926 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1926:

• Jean Alexander

  British actress known for her television work, particularly on 'Coronation Street', who transitioned from being a librarian to a successful...

• Nhat Hanh

  Renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist who significantly influenced global mindfulness practices and teachings on meditation...

• Duccio Tessari

  Italian film director and set designer who was a key figure in the Spaghetti Western genre, notably designing sets for Sergio Leone's 'A...

• Neville Wran

  Prominent Australian lawyer and politician who served as the 35th Premier of New South Wales from 1976 to 1986.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1926 was Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians - Looking at the World Thro' Rose-Colored Glasses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:31 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1926

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Someone born on October 11, 1926 is:

98 years 7 months old,

or 1183 months and 3 days old,

or 5144 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36010 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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