What happened on Wednesday February 24, 1926?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1926:

• Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson On February 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 126–47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson, marking a pivotal moment in post-Civil War Reconstruction. Johnson's lenient policies toward the Southern states and his resistance to Radical Republican efforts to ensure civil rights for freed slaves led to this historic political confrontation. This was the first presidential impeachment in United States history and highlighted the intense political tensions following the Civil War.
• Deaths of Notable Figures Two significant figures passed away: John Jacob Bausch, the 95-year-old German-American optician who co-founded Bausch & Lomb, a pioneering optical and healthcare company, and Eddie Plank, the 50-year-old American baseball player and MLB Hall of Famer, known for his exceptional pitching skills.
• Fatal Eiffel Tower Flying Stunt French pilot Leon Collet tragically lost his life while attempting a dangerous aerial stunt to fly under the arch of the Eiffel Tower. The ill-fated attempt ended when his plane struck an aerial belonging to the wireless station, resulting in his immediate death. This incident underscores the high-risk nature of early aviation and the daring spirit of pioneering pilots in the 1920s.
• La Bohème Film Premiere The silent film 'La Bohème', starring renowned actors Lillian Gish and John Gilbert, was released. This film adaptation of the famous opera represented the golden age of silent cinema, showcasing the star power and artistic talents of two of Hollywood's most prominent performers of the era.

Events in 1926

February 24, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1926

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1926

February 24, 1926 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1926 can also be written as 2/24/1926 in the US and as 24/2/1926 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1926 in February 1926 calendar

Famous people died on February 24, 1926:

• Eddie Plank

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on February 24th

February 24, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1926 was Sleepy Time Gal by Nick Lucas, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Nick Lucas - Sleepy Time Gal
2. Franklyn Baur - Just a Cottage Small
3. Ipana Troubadors - Paddlin' Madelin' Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1926 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:54 pm and setting at 05:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1926

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Someone born on February 24, 1926 is:

99 years 2 months old,

or 1190 months and 20 days old,

or 5177 weeks

or 36239 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1926?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 24, 1926.

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