What happened on Friday February 12, 1926?

Here's what happened on February 12, 1926:

• Leslie Nielsen Birth Leslie Nielsen, the iconic Canadian actor known for his comedic roles in films like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' series, was born in Regina, Saskatchewan.
• Joe Garagiola Birth Joe Garagiola, a renowned American baseball player and beloved sportscaster, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, who later became famous for his witty commentary and storytelling.
• Mackenzie King By-Election Victory Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King won a by-election in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, reinforcing his political position.
• Irish Committee on Evil Literature Established Kevin O'Higgins, the Irish Minister for Justice, appointed a Committee on Evil Literature, reflecting the period's concerns about literary censorship and moral standards.
• Henry Holt's Death Henry Holt, an influential 86-year-old American book publisher and author who significantly shaped the publishing industry, passed away.
• Paul Kurtz Birth Paul Kurtz, a prominent American philosopher known for his work in secular humanism and skepticism, was born on this date.
• World Figure Skating Championship Willy Böckl of Austria won the Men's Competition of the World Figure Skating Championships in Berlin, showcasing Austria's dominance in the sport.
• Alexander Gibson Birth Alexander Gibson, a Scottish composer who would contribute significantly to classical music, was born in Motherwell, Scotland.
• Orpheum Theatre Opening The historic Orpheum Theatre opened in Los Angeles, marking an important moment in the city's entertainment and cultural landscape.
• Barendrecht Soccer Team Formation The Barendrecht soccer team was established in the Netherlands, marking a new chapter in local sports history.

Events in 1926

February 12, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 12, 1926

Newspapers from Feb. 12, 1926

February 12, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1926 can also be written as 2/12/1926 in the US and as 12/2/1926 in UK and Europe.

February 12, 1926 in February 1926 calendar

Famous people born on February 12, 1926:

• Joe Garagiola

  Renowned former professional baseball player who became a celebrated baseball commentator and television host, known for his insightful...

• Charles Van Doren

  American writer and editor known for his controversial involvement in the 1950s quiz show scandal, which significantly impacted television...

• John Perkins Barrymore
• Irene Camber
• Boris de Rachewiltz

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on February 12th

Famous people died on February 12, 1926:

• Vettor Giusti del Giardino
• René Worms

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on February 12th

February 12, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1926 was Sunny by George Olsen & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.

1. George Olsen & His Orchestra - Sunny
2. Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra - I'm Sitting on Top of the World
3. Cliff Edwards - Remember
4. Arden-Ohman w Regent Club Orchestra - Sentimental Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 12, 1926 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:02 am and setting at 06:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 12, 1926

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Someone born on February 12, 1926 is:

99 years 2 months old,

or 1190 months and 11 days old,

or 5175 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36230 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1926?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 12, 1926.

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