What happened on Saturday April 26, 1919?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1919:

• Pinsk Massacre of Jewish Civilians On April 26, 1919, during the tumultuous period following World War I and the Russian Revolution, 35 Jewish civilians were summarily executed by Polish Army troops in Pinsk. The soldiers accused the victims of supporting Bolshevism without providing any formal trial or due process. This tragic event exemplifies the widespread antisemitic violence and political tensions that characterized Eastern Europe during this volatile historical period, contributing to the broader narrative of persecution and ethnic conflict.
• Pazzi Conspiracy in Florence On April 26, 1519, a dramatic assassination attempt unfolded during High Mass at the Florence Cathedral. The powerful Pazzi family, rivals of the Medici, orchestrated a bold plot to eliminate Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother Giuliano. While Giuliano was brutally murdered during the attack, Lorenzo narrowly escaped, demonstrating remarkable resilience. This violent episode marked a critical moment in Renaissance Italian political intrigue, highlighting the intense familial and factional conflicts that characterized Florentine politics during the 15th century.

Events in 1919

April 26, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1919

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1919

April 26, 1919 was a Saturday and it was the 116th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1919 can also be written as 4/26/1919 in the US and as 26/4/1919 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1919 in April 1919 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1919:

• Georges de Caunes

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on April 26th

April 26, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1919 was How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree) by Arthur Fields, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Arthur Fields - How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)
2. Victor Military Band - Madelon

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, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1919 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 04:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1919

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Someone born on April 26, 1919 is:

106 years and 28 days old,

or 1272 months and 28 days old,

or 5535 weeks

or 38745 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1919?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 26, 1919.

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