What happened on Sunday April 26, 1936?

About April 26th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich completed his Fourth Symphony, a complex and innovative work that would later be recognized as a significant piece in 20th-century classical music. The symphony, composed during a tumultuous period in Soviet cultural politics, showcases Shostakovich's bold musical style and emotional depth.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1936 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: It's Love Again directed by Victor Saville

More about April 26th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on April 26th, 1936.

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April 26, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1936:

  • Shostakovich Completes Fourth Symphony Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich completed his Fourth Symphony, a complex and innovative work that would later be recognized as a significant piece in 20th-century classical music. The symphony, composed during a tumultuous period in Soviet cultural politics, showcases Shostakovich's bold musical style and emotional depth.

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April 26, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 1936?


April 26, 1936 was a Sunday and it was the 117th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1936 can also be written as 4/26/1936 in the US and as 26/4/1936 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1936 in April 1936 calendar

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April 26, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1936:

  • Eanger Irving Couse

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April 26, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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April 26, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1936 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 1936 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, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 01:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1936.

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1936?


Someone born on April 26, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 28 days old,

or 4643 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32504 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1936?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 26, 1936.

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