What happened on Monday April 26, 1920?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1920:

• German Troop Withdrawal from Ruhr Valley The German government completes the withdrawal of troops from the Ruhr Valley, adhering to the Treaty of Versailles stipulations. This action involves reducing the German army to 200,000 men, a significant step in post-World War I demilitarization and compliance with international agreements.
• Death of Srinivasa Ramanujan Srinivasa Ramanujan, the renowned Indian mathematical genius famous for his groundbreaking work on mathematical analysis, number theory, and infinite series, dies at the tragically young age of 32 in Madras, India. His contributions to mathematics, particularly his work on mathematical constants like 'pi' and his extraordinary notebooks, would continue to inspire mathematicians worldwide for generations.
• Great Debate on Nebulae Astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis engage in a historic scientific debate about the nature of nebulae, a pivotal moment in understanding the structure of the universe. Their discussion would significantly contribute to our understanding of cosmic scale and the existence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
• Khorezm People's Soviet Republic Established Bolshevist Russia officially creates the Khorezm People's Soviet Republic, replacing the traditional Khanate of Khiva. This marks a significant political transformation in Central Asia, representing the Soviet Union's expanding influence and the dismantling of historical monarchical structures.
• Ice Hockey Olympic Debut Ice hockey makes its inaugural Olympic appearance at the Antwerp Games. In a spectacular performance, Canadian player Frank Fredrickson scores an impressive seven goals, leading Canada to a dominant 12-1 victory over Sweden in the gold medal match, establishing Canada's early supremacy in the sport.

Events in 1920

April 26, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1920

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1920

April 26, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 117th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1920 can also be written as 4/26/1920 in the US and as 26/4/1920 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1920 in April 1920 calendar

Famous people died on April 26, 1920:

• Srinivasa Ramanujan

  Indian mathematician and one of the most important math minds in history, who contributed to the theory number, of parts, and the theory for...

• Friedrich Imhoof-Blumer
• Pietro II Moncada di Paternò
• Vrtanes Papazian

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1920 was Rose Room by Art Hickman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Art Hickman & His Orchestra - Rose Room
2. Nora Bayes - Oh How I Laugh When I Think That I Cried Over 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, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1920 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 02:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 03, 1920 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 1920

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Someone born on April 26, 1920 is:

105 years and 18 days old,

or 1260 months and 18 days old,

or 5481 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38369 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1920?

There are 347 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, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 26, 1920.

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