What happened on Saturday May 15, 1926?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1926:

• NHL Expands to Detroit The National Hockey League approves a franchise team in Detroit, which would later become the legendary Red Wings, an organization that would go on to win 11 Stanley Cup championships and become one of the most storied franchises in hockey history.
• British General Strike of 1926 Concludes The British General Strike, a significant labor dispute involving workers across multiple industries, comes to an end. However, mine workers continue their strike, indicating ongoing labor tensions and unresolved workplace issues.
• President Coolidge Speaks at William & Mary College President Calvin Coolidge delivers a significant speech at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia, emphasizing the critical importance of national unity and the defense of national identity during a period of social and political transformation.
• 52nd Kentucky Derby Won by Bubbling Over Albert Johnson rides Bubbling Over to victory in the 52nd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:03.8, marking another memorable moment in horse racing history.

Events in 1926

May 15, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1926

Newspapers from May. 15, 1926

May 15, 1926 was a Saturday and it was the 135th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1926 can also be written as 5/15/1926 in the US and as 15/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1926 in May 1926 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1926:

• Peter Shaffer

  Renowned British playwright famous for critically acclaimed works like 'Equus' and 'Amadeus', who masterfully explored human psychology...

• Anthony Shaffer

  Accomplished British playwright and screenwriter best known for the mystery thriller 'Sleuth', which won a Tony Award and was adapted into a...

• Eric Morecambe

  British comedian, part of the famous comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who were hugely popular in the UK during the mid-20th century.

• Gianfranco Frattini
• William A. Graham

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1926:

• Joseph James Fletcher

  Australian biologist (b. 1850).

• Albert Gilchrist

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1926 was I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) by Aileen Stanley, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Aileen Stanley - I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 11:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1926

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Someone born on May 15, 1926 is:

98 years 11 months old,

or 1187 months and 29 days old,

or 5165 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1926?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1926.

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