What happened on Thursday December 23, 1926?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1926:

• U.S. Military Intervention in Nicaraguan Civil War Nicaraguan President Adolfo Díaz requested U.S. military assistance during the ongoing civil war. In response, American peacekeeping troops established neutral zones in Puerto Cabezas and at the mouth of the Rio Grande to protect American and foreign lives and property, demonstrating the United States' interventionist foreign policy in Latin America during the early 20th century.
• Birth of Robert Bly Robert Bly, a prominent American poet, author, and activist, was born in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. Bly would later become a significant figure in the American literary scene, known for his poetry, translations, and involvement in the mythopoetic men's movement.
• Premiere of 'Tell It to the Marines' The film *Tell It to the Marines*, starring renowned actor Lon Chaney, premiered in New York, contributing to the golden age of silent cinema and showcasing Chaney's remarkable acting talents.
• First Radio Broadcast in Portland, Oregon KEX-AM radio station begins its inaugural radio transmissions in Portland, Oregon, marking a significant milestone in the city's media and communication history.

Events in 1926

December 23, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1926

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1926

December 23, 1926 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1926 can also be written as 12/23/1926 in the US and as 23/12/1926 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1926 in December 1926 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1926:

• Robert Bly

  Influential American poet, translator, and key figure in the men's movement who wrote the groundbreaking book 'Iron John', exploring...

• Laurent Negro

  Pioneering French entrepreneur who founded Groupe BIS, the first European temporary work agency, revolutionizing employment services and...

• Jorge Medina Estévez
• Allen Forte

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1926:

• Swami Shraddhanand

  Indian monk, missionary, and educator (b. 1856).

• Lemmo Rossi-Scotti

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1926 was It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry by Isham Jones & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry
2. Harry Reser's Orchestra - Someone is Losin' Susan
3. Franklyn Baur - Tonight You Belong to Me
4. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - I Lost My Heart in Monterey (When I Found You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1926 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 11:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1927.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1926

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Someone born on December 23, 1926 is:

98 years 4 months old,

or 1180 months and 21 days old,

or 5133 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35937 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1926?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 23, 1926.

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