What happened on Tuesday August 17, 1926?

About August 17th, 1926, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jiang Zemin was born, who would later become a prominent political leader and serve as the President of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to 2003, playing a significant role in China's economic reforms and international diplomacy.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1926 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You) by Al Jolson
  • Popular movie: Beau Geste directed by Herbert Brenon

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August 17, 1926: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1926:

  • Birth of Jiang Zemin Jiang Zemin was born, who would later become a prominent political leader and serve as the President of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to 2003, playing a significant role in China's economic reforms and international diplomacy.
  • US Visa Regulation Ruling Judge Charles Merrill Hough of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a landmark ruling requiring all foreign visitors, except Canadians, to obtain visas for entry into the United States, significantly impacting immigration procedures.
  • Balkan Peace Treaty A peace treaty was signed between Greece, Serbia, Croatia, and Slavic nations, aimed at stabilizing regional relations and reducing tensions in the Balkan Peninsula following the tumultuous period of World War I.
  • Birth of Jean Poiret Jean Poiret, a renowned French actor, director, and screenwriter, was born. He would go on to have a distinguished career in French cinema and theater, passing away in 1992.

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August 17, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 17, 1926?


August 17, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1926 can also be written as 8/17/1926 in the US and as 17/8/1926 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 17, 1926?


Famous people born on August 17, 1926:

  • Jiang Zemin

    Prominent Chinese politician who served as President of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to 2003, and was a key leader during...

  • Jean Poiret

    French director, actor, and screenwriter best known for his groundbreaking play 'La Cage aux Folles', which became a significant work in...

  • George Melly

    Eccentric British jazz musician, writer, and cultural personality known for his vibrant performances, humorous autobiographies, and...

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August 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 17, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1926 was I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You) by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

  1. - I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You) youtube
  2. - The Girl Friend youtube
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August 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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August 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 12:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1926.

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How old is someone born on August 17, 1926?


Someone born on August 17, 1926 is:

98 years 8 months old,

or 1184 months and 16 days old,

or 5150 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36054 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1926?

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