What happened on Wednesday October 13, 1926?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1926:

• U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Daylight Saving Time The United States Supreme Court issued a landmark constitutional ruling affirming the legality and constitutionality of daylight saving time, a significant legal decision that would impact timekeeping practices nationwide.
• Assassination Attempt on Bahraini Deputy Ruler Sheikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, the Deputy Ruler of Bahrain, narrowly survived an assassination attempt, highlighting the political tensions and potential instability in the region during this period.
• Ray Brown Born Ray Brown, a legendary American jazz bassist who would become one of the most influential musicians in jazz history, was born. He would go on to have a remarkable career spanning several decades and collaborating with numerous jazz greats.
• Hans E. Kinck Commemorated Remembrance of Hans E. Kinck, a notable Norwegian author and philologist who made significant contributions to Norwegian literature and linguistic studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Events in 1926

October 13, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1926

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1926

October 13, 1926 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1926 can also be written as 10/13/1926 in the US and as 13/10/1926 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1926 in October 1926 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1926:

• Cesar Pelli

  Renowned Argentine-American architect who significantly influenced modern architectural design, best known for creating the iconic Petronas...

• Ray Brown

  Legendary jazz bassist and cellist who was a key figure in modern jazz, known for his collaborations with Oscar Peterson and Ella...

• Ray Brown (musician)
• Jesse L. Brown
• Killer Kowalski

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1926:

• Hans E. Kinck

  Norwegian philologist and author (b. 1865).

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 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 13th is Libra.

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October 13, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 10:02 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 13, 1926

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Someone born on October 13, 1926 is:

98 years 6 months old,

or 1182 months and 10 days old,

or 5141 weeks

or 35987 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1926?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 13, 1926.

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