What happened on Saturday August 26, 1933?

About August 26th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: Notorious gangster Jack McGurn, a key associate of Al Capone, was arrested at the Western Open Golf Championship while competing under the alias Vincent Gebhardi. His capture represented a significant moment in law enforcement's efforts to combat organized crime during the Prohibition era.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 1933 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Beauty for Sale directed by Richard Boleslawski

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August 26, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1933:

  • Jack McGurn Captured at Golf Tournament Notorious gangster Jack McGurn, a key associate of Al Capone, was arrested at the Western Open Golf Championship while competing under the alias Vincent Gebhardi. His capture represented a significant moment in law enforcement's efforts to combat organized crime during the Prohibition era.
  • Samuel Insull Arrested in Greece Former utility magnate Samuel Insull, who had fled the United States to escape prosecution for financial fraud, was apprehended in Greece following an extradition request by U.S. authorities. This event highlighted the legal pursuit of corporate financial misconduct during the Great Depression era.
  • Jan van Houten Sets Bicycle World Record Jan van Houten achieved an extraordinary cycling endurance feat by covering 44,588 kilometers, setting a remarkable world record for distance cycling in 1933.

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August 26, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 26, 1933?


August 26, 1933 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1933 can also be written as 8/26/1933 in the US and as 26/8/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 26, 1933?


Famous people born on August 26, 1933:

  • Regis Philbin

    Legendary American television host who held the Guinness World Record for most hours on TV, best known for hosting game shows like 'Who...

  • Wayne Shorter

    Legendary jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the most significant and influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, member...

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August 26, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1933:

  • Leo Ferrero
  • Nikolaj Ivanovič Ašmarin
  • Sofija Jakovlevna Parnok

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August 26, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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August 26, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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August 26, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1933 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, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1933.

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How old is someone born on August 26, 1933?


Someone born on August 26, 1933 is:

91 years 9 months old,

or 1101 months and 11 days old,

or 4788 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33522 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1933?

There are 81 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, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1933.

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