What happened on Tuesday March 16, 1926?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1926:

• First Liquid-Fueled Rocket Launch by Robert Goddard On March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard, a pioneering physicist from Clark University, successfully launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in history. The rocket, named 'Nell', was launched from his Aunt Effie's farm in Auburn, Massachusetts. Fueled by gasoline and liquid oxygen, the groundbreaking rocket rose 41 feet and traveled 184 feet in just 2.5 seconds before burning off its nozzle. This momentous event marked a significant milestone in the development of modern rocketry and space exploration technology.
• Jerry Lewis Born Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch) was born on March 16, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey. He would go on to become a renowned entertainer, comedian, actor, and philanthropist, famously known for his annual muscular dystrophy telethon that raised millions for medical research.
• Sergeant Stubby: Decorated War Dog Sergeant Stubby, a remarkable military canine from World War I, was commemorated on this date. Known as the most decorated war dog in American history, Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry Regiment and was the first dog to be promoted to sergeant in the U.S. Army.
• Charles Goodell Birth Charles Goodell, an American politician who would later serve in the United States Senate, was born on this date. He would go on to have a notable political career before passing away in 1987.

Events in 1926

March 16, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1926

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1926

March 16, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1926 can also be written as 3/16/1926 in the US and as 16/3/1926 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1926 in March 1926 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1926:

• Jerry Lewis

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Famous people born in 1926

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March 16, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1926 was A Little Bungalow by Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra - A Little Bungalow
2. Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra - Carolina Stomp

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th 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 16, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1926 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 16, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 10:19 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 16, 1926

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Someone born on March 16, 1926 is:

99 years 1 month old,

or 1189 months and 28 days old,

or 5174 weeks and 1 day old,

or 36219 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1926?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 16, 1926.

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