What happened on Friday August 26, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1921:

• Assassination of Matthias Erzberger Matthias Erzberger, a prominent German politician and former Finance Minister, was assassinated by right-wing extremists while vacationing in Bad Griesbach, located in Germany's Black Forest region. Erzberger was a key figure in signing the armistice that ended World War I and was targeted by nationalist groups who viewed him as a traitor for his role in accepting the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
• Munich Economic Unrest Significant riots erupted in Munich due to rapidly rising prices, reflecting the severe economic instability in post-World War I Germany. These demonstrations highlighted the economic challenges facing the Weimar Republic, including hyperinflation and widespread social discontent that would contribute to political tensions in the coming years.

Events in 1921

August 26, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1921

August 26, 1921 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1921 can also be written as 8/26/1921 in the US and as 26/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1921:

• Ben Bradlee

  Legendary American journalist who served as executive editor of The Washington Post during a pivotal period in American journalism.

• Monty Hall

  Famous game show host best known for hosting 'Let's Make a Deal', a popular television game show that ran for decades.

• Zipporah Dobyns

  Multifaceted professional combining clinical psychology and astrology, known for her extensive counseling and research.

• Benjamin C. Bradlee

  Investigative journalist and former executive editor of The Washington Post.

• Norfolk (Virginia)

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1921:

• Petro Petrenko

  Ukrainian anarchist military commander (b. 1890).

• Matthias Erzberger

  German publicist and politician (b. 1875).

• Sándor Wekerle

  Hungarian jurist and politician, prime minister of hungary (b. 1848).

• Nikolaj Stepanovič Gumilëv
• Ludwig Thoma

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1921 was All By Myself by Frank Crumit, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Frank Crumit - All By Myself
2. Original Dixieland Jazz Band - St. Louis Blues
3. Aileen Stanley - Home Again Blues
4. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Song of India

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1921 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1921 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 August 26, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1921

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Someone born on August 26, 1921 is:

103 years 8 months old,

or 1244 months and 18 days old,

or 5411 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1921?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 26, 1921.

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