What happened on Friday March 12, 1926?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1926:

• Savoy Ballroom Opens in Harlem The legendary Savoy Ballroom, a pivotal venue in the Harlem Renaissance and jazz music history, opened its doors. This iconic location would become a crucial cultural landmark for African American music and dance.
• Denmark Initiates Unilateral Disarmament In a notable diplomatic move, Denmark began a unilateral disarmament process, reflecting the nation's commitment to peaceful international relations in the aftermath of World War I.
• E.W. Scripps Passes Away E.W. Scripps, a prominent American newspaper publisher who significantly influenced media landscape and journalism, died on this date. His legacy included founding a major newspaper chain and promoting independent journalism.
• Japanese Destroyers Fired Upon at Taku Forts A military incident occurred when two Japanese destroyers were attacked by the Taku Forts. The confrontation resulted in the death of a ship's captain and injuries to two other sailors, highlighting tensions in the region.
• Pope Appoints Archbishop of Malines Pope Pius XI officially named J.E. van Roey as the new Archbishop of Malines, a significant ecclesiastical appointment in Belgium during the interwar period.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1926

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1926

March 12, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 71st day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1926 can also be written as 3/12/1926 in the US and as 12/3/1926 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1926 in March 1926 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1926:

• Ralph Abernathy

  Prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Karin Waehner
• John Clellon Holmes

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on March 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1926 was I'm Sitting on Top of the World by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

1. Al Jolson - I'm Sitting on Top of the World
2. Art Landry & His Orchestra - Sleepy Time Gal
3. Cliff Edwards - Dinah

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1926 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 05:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Mar 29, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1926

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Someone born on March 12, 1926 is:

99 years 2 months old,

or 1190 months and 2 days old,

or 5174 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36223 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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