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see horoscope and birth chart for August 12, 1926What happened on Thursday August 12, 1926?
About August 12th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic explosion occurred at a munitions factory on Csepel Island, Hungary, resulting in a significant industrial accident. The explosion claimed 24 lives and left 250 people injured, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in industrial manufacturing during the 1920s. The incident drew attention to workplace safety standards and the risks associated with munitions production.
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1926 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: But I Do, You Know I Do by Ruth Etting
- Popular movie: The Belle of Broadway directed by Harry O. Hoyt
More about August 12th, 1926? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 1926.
Table of contents
- August 12, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 12, 1926?
- Who was born on August 12, 1926?
- August 12, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 12, 1926?
- Back in 1926
August 12, 1926: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1926:
- Csepel Island Munitions Factory Disaster A catastrophic explosion occurred at a munitions factory on Csepel Island, Hungary, resulting in a significant industrial accident. The explosion claimed 24 lives and left 250 people injured, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in industrial manufacturing during the 1920s. The incident drew attention to workplace safety standards and the risks associated with munitions production.
- Birth of Joe "Boogaloo" Jones Joe "Boogaloo" Jones was an influential American R&B singer who made significant contributions to the music genre during the mid-20th century. Born on August 12, 1926, he became known for his distinctive musical style and performances. His career spanned several decades, and he remained active in the music scene until his passing in 2005.
August 12, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 12, 1926?
August 12, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1926 can also be written as 8/12/1926 in the US and as 12/8/1926 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 12, 1926?
Famous people born on August 12, 1926:
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John DerekAmerican actor and director who rose to prominence after his 1944 film debut and was named the 'most popular find of 1949'.
- Aaron Klug
Renowned physicist and Nobel Prize winner known for his groundbreaking work in electron microscopy and structural biology.
- John Gokongwei
Prominent Filipino businessman and entrepreneur who built a significant business empire across multiple industries in the Philippines.
- René Vignal
August 12, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1926 was But I Do, You Know I Do by Ruth Etting, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.
- Ruth Etting - But I Do, You Know I Do
- Melody Sheiks (Sam Lanin & His Orchestra) - The Blue Room
- Lewis James - Am I Wasting My Time on You?
- Nick Lucas - Bye Bye, Blackbird
August 12, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 12, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 12, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1926 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 10:17 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 12, 1926
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Someone born on August 12, 1926 is:
98 years 8 months old,
or 1184 months and 21 days old,
or 5151 weeks and 2 days old,
or 36059 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1926?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 12, 1926.
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Back in 1926
