What happened on Saturday December 25, 1926?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1926:

• Hirohito Becomes Emperor of Japan Prince Hirohito ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne as the 124th Emperor of Japan, succeeding his father, Emperor Taisho. This marks the beginning of the Shōwa era, which would last until 1989 and encompass some of the most tumultuous periods in modern Japanese history, including World War II.
• Death of Emperor Taisho Emperor Yoshihito, known as the Taisho Emperor, passes away at the age of 47, concluding his reign which began in 1912. His relatively short reign was marked by a brief period of democratic experimentation known as the Taisho Democracy.
• Shōwa Period Begins The Japanese calendar officially transitions to the Shōwa period, coinciding with Emperor Hirohito's ascension. This new era would span from 1926 to 1989, representing a significant epoch in Japanese history.

Events in 1926

December 25, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1926

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1926

December 25, 1926 was a Saturday and it was the 359th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1926 can also be written as 12/25/1926 in the US and as 25/12/1926 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1926 in December 1926 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1926:

• Enrique Jorrín

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• Febo Conti

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1926:

• Emperor Taishō of Japan (b. 1879)
• Giulio Adamoli
• Frank Bizzoni
• Taishō

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1926 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 11:59 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 25, 1926

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Someone born on December 25, 1926 is:

98 years 4 months old,

or 1180 months and 19 days old,

or 5133 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35935 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1926?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 25, 1926.

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