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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1926What 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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Table of contents
- August 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1926?
- Who was born on August 17, 1926?
- August 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1926?
- Back in 1926
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.
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.
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...
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.
- Al Jolson - I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You)
- George Olsen & His Orchestra - The Girl Friend
August 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1926
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Someone born on August 17, 1926 is:
98 years 9 months old,
or 1185 months and 7 days old,
or 5153 weeks and 4 days old,
or 36075 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1926?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 17, 1926.
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Back in 1926
