What happened on Friday June 25, 1926?

Here's what happened on June 25, 1926:

• Portuguese Coup d'état Ends First Republic On June 25, 1926, General Manuel Gomes da Costa led a military coup d'état that overthrew the First Portuguese Republic, marking the beginning of a prolonged period of authoritarian rule that would last for 48 years. This pivotal moment fundamentally transformed Portugal's political landscape and set the stage for António de Oliveira Salazar's Estado Novo regime.
• 1926 United Kingdom General Strike On June 25, 1926, the United Kingdom experienced a significant general strike led by trade unions, though miners continued their separate industrial action. This labor dispute highlighted the growing tensions between workers and employers during the interwar period, reflecting the complex socio-economic challenges of the time.
• Bobby Jones Wins British Golf Open On June 25, 1926, Bobby Jones, a legendary American amateur golfer, won the 61st British Golf Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club with an impressive total score of 291. This victory was part of Jones' remarkable career that would later see him complete the Grand Slam in 1930.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Jun. 25, 1926

Newspapers from Jun. 25, 1926

June 25, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 176th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 25, 1926 can also be written as 6/25/1926 in the US and as 25/6/1926 in UK and Europe.

June 25, 1926 in June 1926 calendar

Famous people born on June 25, 1926:

• Ingeborg Bachmann

  Renowned Austrian poet and philosopher who made significant contributions to post-war literature.

• Pierre "Peyo" Culliford

  Belgian cartoonist best known as the creator of the Smurfs, a globally popular cartoon franchise.

• Margaret Anstee

  Distinguished English diplomat and United Nations official who dedicated over 40 years to humanitarian and economic development work.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on June 25th

Famous people died on June 25, 1926:

• Emilio Costa

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on June 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 25, 1926 was The Governor's Pardon by Vernon Dalhart, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Vernon Dalhart - The Governor's Pardon
2. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Valencia

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 25th is Cancer.

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

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June 25, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 25, 1926 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 25, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on June 25, 1926

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Someone born on June 25, 1926 is:

98 years 10 months old,

or 1186 months and 19 days old,

or 5159 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36118 days old,

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

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 25th 2025.

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

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

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