What happened on Tuesday August 26, 1930?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1930:

• Hack Wilson Sets National League Home Run Record On August 26, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs made baseball history by hitting his 44th home run of the season, establishing a new National League record during a thrilling 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wilson's remarkable achievement highlighted his exceptional power-hitting skills and solidified his status as one of the most formidable sluggers of the early 20th century.

Events in 1930

August 26, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1930

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1930

August 26, 1930 was a Tuesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1930 can also be written as 8/26/1930 in the US and as 26/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1930 in August 1930 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1930:

• Sean Connery

  Legendary Scottish actor best known for being the first James Bond in the iconic film series.

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1930:

• Lon Chaney

  American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

• Frankie Campbell
• Elisa Severi
• Ernest Tassart

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on August 26th

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

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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 26, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1930 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, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 09:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1930

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Someone born on August 26, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 28 days old,

or 4943 weeks and 4 days old,

or 34605 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1930?

There are 94 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, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1930.

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