What happened on Sunday April 26, 1914?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1914:

• Ōkuma Shigenobu Becomes Prime Minister of Japan Ōkuma Shigenobu returned to power as the 5th Prime Minister of Japan, appointed by Emperor Taishō following the dissolution of the previous administration under Yamamoto Gonnohyōe due to the Siemens scandal. This marked Shigenobu's second term as Prime Minister, highlighting his political resilience and importance in early 20th-century Japanese politics.
• 4th Marine Regiment Activation The United States Marine Corps activated the 4th Marine Regiment in Puget Sound, Washington, under the command of Colonel Joseph Henry Pendleton. This activation was specifically in response to potential military engagements in Mexico following the Tampico Affair, reflecting the tense diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico during this period.
• Bai Lang Rebellion Suppression Regular Chinese troops decisively defeated the rebel 'bandit army' led by Bai Yung-chang, known as the 'White Wolf,' near Sian-Foo in northwest China. The battle resulted in approximately 2,000 rebels killed or wounded, representing a significant military action in the ongoing internal conflicts within China during the early 20th century.
• Birth of James W. Rouse James W. Rouse was born, a notable American real estate investor, urban planner, activist, and philanthropist who would later become famous for pioneering planned community developments and advocating for urban renewal strategies.

Events in 1914

April 26, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1914

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1914

April 26, 1914 was a Sunday and it was the 116th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1914 can also be written as 4/26/1914 in the US and as 26/4/1914 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1914 in April 1914 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1914:

• Bernard Malamud

  Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Natural' and 'The Fixer', who significantly contributed...

• James Rouse

  Innovative American real estate developer who pioneered modern urban planning and community design, most notably creating the planned...

• Jess Stearn

  Prolific American journalist and author specializing in psychic phenomena and occult studies, who wrote over 30 books exploring supernatural...

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1914:

• Eduard Suess
• Konstantin von Trauttenberg

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1914 was The Ragtime Dream by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. American Quartet - The Ragtime Dream
2. Haydn Quartet - Cross the Great Divide (I'll Wait for You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1914 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 1914 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 April 26, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 09:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1914 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1914.

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Someone born on April 26, 1914 is:

110 years 11 months old,

or 1331 months and 28 days old,

or 5791 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40540 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1914?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 26, 1914.

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