What happened on Thursday July 22, 1926?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1926:

• Babe Ruth's Aerial Baseball Catch In a remarkable publicity stunt for the Citizens' Military Training Camp, baseball legend Babe Ruth demonstrated his extraordinary athletic skills by catching a baseball dropped from an airplane at Mitchel Field on Long Island. The ball was dropped from an altitude of approximately 300 feet, and it took Ruth seven attempts to successfully catch the ball, showcasing his determination and hand-eye coordination.
• Astoria Column Dedication The historic Astoria Column was officially dedicated in Astoria, Oregon, marking an important moment in the region's architectural and cultural heritage. The column serves as a landmark commemorating the history of the area and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
• New York Heat Record Troy, New York set a state temperature record on this day, with the mercury rising to an intense 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius), highlighting the extreme weather conditions of the summer.
• Connecticut Heat Record On this day, Waterbury, Connecticut experienced an extreme heat wave, recording a scorching temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius), which established a new state temperature record.
• Cincinnati Reds Baseball Achievement During a baseball game, Cincinnati Reds player Curt Walker achieved a rare feat by hitting two triples in a single inning, tying a significant baseball record.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1926

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1926

July 22, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1926 can also be written as 7/22/1926 in the US and as 22/7/1926 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1926 in July 1926 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1926:

• Bryan Forbes

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• Norman Jewison

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• Wolfgang Iser

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Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on July 22nd

Famous people died on July 22, 1926:

• Willard Louis
• Otto Wilhelm Madelung
• Friedrich von Wieser

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on July 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1926 was Valencia by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Valencia
2. Al Jolson - I Wish I Had My Old Gal Back Again
3. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - Tamiami Trail

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on July 22, 1926

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Someone born on July 22, 1926 is:

98 years 9 months old,

or 1185 months and 22 days old,

or 5155 weeks and 6 days old,

or 36091 days old,

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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

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

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