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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1926What happened on Friday December 17, 1926?
About December 17th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: Antanas Smetona successfully assumes power in Lithuania through a military coup, overthrowing the existing democratic government and establishing an authoritarian regime.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1926 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Baby Face by Whispering Jack Smith
- Popular movie: Flesh and the Devil directed by Clarence Brown
More about December 17th, 1926? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1926.
Table of contents
- December 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1926?
- Who was born on December 17, 1926?
- December 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1926?
- Back in 1926
December 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1926:
- Lithuanian Coup d'État Antanas Smetona successfully assumes power in Lithuania through a military coup, overthrowing the existing democratic government and establishing an authoritarian regime.
- Fall of the Wilhelm Marx Government The Wilhelm Marx government fell in the Reichstag on a motion of no confidence, marking a significant political shift in the Weimar Republic.
- First All-Union Census of the Soviet Union The Soviet Union conducts its first comprehensive national population census, providing crucial demographic data for the emerging communist state.
- KYA-AM Radio Begins Transmission KYA-AM radio station in San Francisco, California, begins its first radio broadcast, contributing to the growing media landscape of the 1920s.
December 17, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 17, 1926?
December 17, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1926 can also be written as 12/17/1926 in the US and as 17/12/1926 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1926?
Famous people born on December 17, 1926:
- Stephen Lewis
Prominent English actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright known for his versatile contributions to theater and film.
- Patrice Wymore
American actress known for her acting career and marriage to famous actor Errol Flynn.
- Allan Cox
Renowned American geophysicist who made significant contributions to plate tectonics theory and was president of the American Geophysical...
December 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1926:
- Lars Magnus Ericsson
- Aleksandr Dmitrievič Kastal'skij
December 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1926 was Baby Face by Whispering Jack Smith, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
- Whispering Jack Smith - Baby Face
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Why Do Ya Roll Those Eyes?
- Billy Jones & Ernest Hare - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
December 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 birthDecember 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:29 pm and setting at 06:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 19, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 1926.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1926
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Someone born on December 17, 1926 is:
98 years 6 months old,
or 1182 months and 9 days old,
or 5140 weeks and 6 days old,
or 35986 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1926?
There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 17, 1926.
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