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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 1926What happened on Friday August 20, 1926?
About August 20th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan's premier public broadcasting organization, was officially established. This marked a significant milestone in Japanese media history, creating a national broadcasting platform that would play a crucial role in information dissemination and cultural communication.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1926 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #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
More about August 20th, 1926? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 1926.
Table of contents
- August 20, 1926: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 20, 1926?
- Who was born on August 20, 1926?
- August 20, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 20, 1926?
- Back in 1926
August 20, 1926: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1926:
- Establishment of NHK - Japan's National Broadcasting Company Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan's premier public broadcasting organization, was officially established. This marked a significant milestone in Japanese media history, creating a national broadcasting platform that would play a crucial role in information dissemination and cultural communication.
- Persian Uprising Against Reza Shah Pahlavi An uprising occurred in Persia (modern-day Iran) challenging the authority of Reza Shah Pahlavi, who was consolidating power during the early stages of establishing the Pahlavi dynasty. This event reflects the political tensions and resistance to the emerging modern Iranian state.
August 20, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 20, 1926?
August 20, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1926 can also be written as 8/20/1926 in the US and as 20/8/1926 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 20, 1926?
Famous people born on August 20, 1926:
- Frank Rosolino
Renowned jazz trombonist known for his innovative bebop style and significant contributions to the jazz music scene in the mid-20th century.
- Arthur Rock
Influential venture capitalist and early tech investor who played a crucial role in the development of Silicon Valley's technology...
- Giulio Confalonieri
August 20, 1926: What famous people died on that day?
August 20, 1926: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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 20, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 03:33 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 20, 1926
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Someone born on August 20, 1926 is:
98 years 8 months old,
or 1184 months and 24 days old,
or 5151 weeks and 5 days old,
or 36062 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1926?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1926?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 20, 1926.
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Back in 1926
