What happened on Sunday August 22, 1926?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1926:

• Gold Discovery in Johannesburg A significant gold discovery was reported in Johannesburg, South Africa, further cementing the region's importance in global mining and potentially triggering economic and demographic shifts in the area. This discovery would contribute to South Africa's economic development and the expansion of its mining industry.
• Political Coup in Greece Georgios Kondylis successfully overthrew the government of Theodoros Pangalos, marking a significant moment in Greek political instability during the interwar period. This coup represented another chapter in Greece's tumultuous political landscape of the 1920s.
• Death of Charles W. Eliot, Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot, a prominent American educator and long-serving President of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909, passed away at the age of 92. He was a transformative figure in higher education, known for modernizing Harvard's curriculum and establishing academic standards that influenced universities nationwide.
• Bloody Sunday in Colmar Violent clashes erupted in Colmar, located in the Alsace region of France. These confrontations likely reflected the complex social and political tensions in the region during the interwar period, potentially involving local political, ethnic, or social conflicts.

Events in 1926

August 22, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1926

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1926

August 22, 1926 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1926 can also be written as 8/22/1926 in the US and as 22/8/1926 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1926 in August 1926 calendar

Famous people died on August 22, 1926:

• Charles William Eliot

  American academic (b. 1834).

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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.

1. Al Jolson - I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (If I Knew I'd Find You)
2. George Olsen & His Orchestra - The Girl Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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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 22, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 06:01 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 22, 1926

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Someone born on August 22, 1926 is:

98 years 9 months old,

or 1185 months and 2 days old,

or 5152 weeks and 6 days old,

or 36070 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1926?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 22, 1926.

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