What happened on Tuesday April 20, 1926?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1926:

• Vitaphone: Revolutionizing Film with Sound Western Electric and Warner Bros. jointly announced the Vitaphone process, a revolutionary technology that would enable sound to be synchronized with motion pictures, fundamentally transforming the film industry and paving the way for 'talking pictures'.
• Mellon–Berenger Agreement on World War I Debt The United States and France negotiated the Mellon–Berenger Agreement, establishing terms for France's repayment of war loans and in-kind payments from World War I. The agreement was pending ratification in the French Parliament, representing a critical post-war financial diplomatic effort.
• First Transatlantic Radio Facsimile Check Transmission In a groundbreaking technological achievement, the first check was successfully transmitted via radio facsimile across the Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in communication technology and financial transaction methods.
• French Franc Reaches Historic Low The French franc experienced a significant economic downturn, reaching an unprecedented low of 30 francs to the U.S. dollar, reflecting the ongoing economic challenges in France during the interwar period.
• Political Upheaval in China In a dramatic political shift, acting president of China Duan Qirui was forced to flee from Beijing to Tianjin, with Hu Weide assuming the presidential post, signaling ongoing political instability in early 20th-century China.

Events in 1926

April 20, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1926

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1926

April 20, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1926 can also be written as 4/20/1926 in the US and as 20/4/1926 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1926 in April 1926 calendar

Famous people died on April 20, 1926:

• Billy Quirk

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1926 was Always by George Olsen & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. George Olsen & His Orchestra - Always
2. Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians - Thanks for the Buggy Ride
3. Jack Shilkret & His Orchestra - Here in My Arms

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 02:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 29, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1926

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Someone born on April 20, 1926 is:

99 years and 24 days old,

or 1188 months and 24 days old,

or 5169 weeks and 1 day old,

or 36184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1926?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 20, 1926.

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