What happened on Friday October 15, 1926?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1926:

• Notable Births: Foucault, Richter, and Peters Three significant individuals were born on this day: Michel Foucault, a renowned French philosopher in Poitiers (who would later become a pivotal figure in postmodern thought); Karl Richter, a distinguished German conductor; and Jean Peters, an American actress.
• Mining Conflict and Surveying Congress in Wales A violent labor dispute erupted near Port Talbot, Wales, where 500 locked-out miners attacked a colliery under police protection, resulting in 12 police and 35 miners being injured. Simultaneously, the International Congress of Expert Surveyors convened in Geneva to establish global standardization of surveying techniques.
• Austrian Government Formation under Seipel Ignaz Seipel, a prominent Christian Social Party politician, formed the Austrian government during a politically turbulent period in the First Austrian Republic.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1926

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1926

October 15, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 288th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1926 can also be written as 10/15/1926 in the US and as 15/10/1926 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1926 in October 1926 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1926:

• Evan Hunter

  Evan Hunter was a prolific American novelist best known for writing 'The Blackboard Jungle' and for his crime fiction under the pseudonym Ed...

• Jean Peters

  Jean Peters was a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1950s, known for her roles in films like 'Viva Zapata' and 'Three Coins in the...

• Michel Foucault

  Michel Foucault was a groundbreaking French philosopher who revolutionized understanding of power, knowledge, and social institutions.

• Ed McBain

  Ed McBain (pseudonym of Evan Hunter) was a renowned American crime fiction writer who significantly influenced the police procedural genre.

• James Akins

  James Akins was a prominent American diplomat who served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1973-1976.

• Karl Richter

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1926:

• Mathilde Bauermeister
• Christoffel Hooijkaas

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on October 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 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 15th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:18 pm and setting at 12:13 am.

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 15, 1926

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Someone born on October 15, 1926 is:

98 years 6 months old,

or 1182 months and 29 days old,

or 5143 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36006 days old,

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

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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