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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1926What happened on Wednesday February 17, 1926?
About February 17th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: The Grand National Assembly of Turkey approved a groundbreaking secular civil code, fundamentally transforming the legal framework for personal and family matters. This landmark legislation regulated marriage, inheritance, divorce, and adoption, marking a crucial step in Turkey's modernization and secularization process under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's leadership.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1926 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Show Me the Way to Go Home by Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Torrent directed by Monta Bell
More about February 17th, 1926? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1926.
Table of contents
- February 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1926?
- February 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1926?
- Back in 1926
February 17, 1926: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1926:
- Turkey Adopts Secular Civil Code The Grand National Assembly of Turkey approved a groundbreaking secular civil code, fundamentally transforming the legal framework for personal and family matters. This landmark legislation regulated marriage, inheritance, divorce, and adoption, marking a crucial step in Turkey's modernization and secularization process under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's leadership.
- Historic Tennis Match in Cannes Tennis legends Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills faced off in their only recorded match in Cannes, France. This highly anticipated confrontation between two of the most prominent female tennis players of the 1920s was a significant sporting event that captured international attention.
- Deadly Avalanche in Bingham, Utah A catastrophic avalanche struck Sap Gulch in Bingham, Utah, burying 75 people and resulting in 40 fatalities. The tragic event highlighted the dangerous winter conditions and geological risks in mountainous mining regions of the United States during the early 20th century.
February 17, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 17, 1926?
February 17, 1926 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1926 can also be written as 2/17/1926 in the US and as 17/2/1926 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
February 17, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1926 was Show Me the Way to Go Home by Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.
- Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra - Show Me the Way to Go Home
- Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Sleepy Time Gal
- Bessie Smith - I Ain't Got Nobody
February 17, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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 birthFebruary 17, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1926 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 11:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1926.
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How old is someone born on February 17, 1926?
Someone born on February 17, 1926 is:
99 years 2 months old,
or 1190 months and 27 days old,
or 5178 weeks
or 36246 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1926?
There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 17, 1926.
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