What happened on Monday July 12, 1926?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1926:

• Death of Gertrude Bell Gertrude Bell, a remarkable 57-year-old English archaeologist, writer, political officer, and administrator, passed away. Known as the 'Uncrowned Queen of Iraq', she was a pivotal figure in shaping British policy in the Middle East during the early 20th century. Her extensive knowledge of the region, linguistic skills, and diplomatic acumen made her an influential personality in understanding and navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of Mesopotamia.
• General Motors Acquires Technical Institute General Motors expanded its educational and technological initiatives by acquiring the Flint Institute of Technology in Michigan. The institution was renamed the General Motors Institute of Technology and is now known as Kettering University, reflecting the company's commitment to technical education and innovation.
• Guomindang Political Conflict A political confrontation between the Guomindang (Nationalist Party) and warlord Wu Peifu resulted in a strategic draw, reflecting the complex and fragmented political landscape of Republican-era China.
• Paavo Nurmi Sets World Record Finnish athlete Paavo Nurmi, known as the 'Flying Finn', achieved a remarkable world record in the 4x1500m relay with an impressive time of 16:26.2, further cementing his status as one of the greatest middle and long-distance runners of his era.
• Lightning Strike Destroys Ammunition Depot A powerful lightning strike caused significant damage by destroying an ammunition depot in Dover, New Jersey, highlighting the potential destructive power of natural phenomena and the risks associated with storing explosive materials.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1926

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1926

July 12, 1926 was a Monday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1926 can also be written as 7/12/1926 in the US and as 12/7/1926 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1926 in July 1926 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1926:

• Tiberio Mitri

  Tiberio Mitri was a famous Italian boxer known for his dramatic life, characterized by success, extravagance, and a tragic decline.

• Carl Adam Petri
• Manfred Schroeder
• Oswald Mathias Ungers

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1926:

• Gertrude Bell

  Gertrude Bell was a British writer, traveler, political officer, administrator, and archaeologist who played a major role in the...

• Charles Wood Irish composer (b. 1866)
• Ida Hofmann
• John Wingate Weeks

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1926 was Muskrat Ramble by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Louis Armstrong - Muskrat Ramble
2. Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Reaching for the Moon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 10:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1926

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Someone born on July 12, 1926 is:

98 years 10 months old,

or 1186 months and 2 days old,

or 5157 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36101 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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