What happened on Monday May 24, 1926?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1926:

• Paavo Nurmi Sets World Record in 3000 Meters Finnish long-distance runner Paavo Nurmi, known as the 'Flying Finn', set a remarkable world record in the 3000 meters event, completing the race in an impressive time of 8 minutes and 25.4 seconds. Nurmi was a dominant athlete of his era, known for his exceptional endurance and precision in middle and long-distance running.
• US Banking Name Regulation Act The United States government enacted a law restricting the use of certain words in bank names, specifically prohibiting new banks from using terms like 'United States', 'Federal', or 'Reserve'. However, existing banks that already used these terms in their names were grandfathered in and permitted to retain their current names.
• Len Maddocks Birth Len Maddocks was born, who would later become a notable cricket wicket-keeper in Australian cricket during the mid-1950s. Wicket-keepers play a crucial defensive and strategic role in cricket, requiring exceptional skill and precision.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from May. 24, 1926

Newspapers from May. 24, 1926

May 24, 1926 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1926 can also be written as 5/24/1926 in the US and as 24/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1926 in May 1926 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1926:

• Stanley Baxter

  Renowned Scottish comedian and actor famous for his annual one-man comedy shows featuring elaborate sketches and impressions.

• Joe Slovo

  South African anti-apartheid politician who played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation.

• William Haddon

  Prominent American doctor and government official who specialized in road safety research and policy.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1926:

• Robert Engels
• Thomas Erskine Holland
• Luigi Giacomelli
• Salvatore Orlando

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1926 was Song of the Flame by Ipana Troubadors, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Ipana Troubadors - Song of the Flame
2. Harry Archer & His Orchestra - Sweet and Low-Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 04:39 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1926

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Someone born on May 24, 1926 is:

99 years old,

or 1188 months

or 5165 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36160 days old,

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

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

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