What happened on Friday December 26, 1913?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1913:

• Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce in Mexico Ambrose Bierce, the renowned 71-year-old American writer, journalist, and satirist famous for his short story 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge', vanished under enigmatic circumstances while traveling through Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. After leaving his hotel room in Chihuahua, Bierce was never seen or heard from again, sparking decades of speculation about his ultimate fate. His last known communication was a letter suggesting he intended to join Pancho Villa's revolutionary forces, adding intrigue to his disappearance.

Events in 1913

December 26, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1913

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1913

December 26, 1913 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1913 can also be written as 12/26/1913 in the US and as 26/12/1913 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1913 in December 1913 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1913:

• Frank Swift

  Frank Swift was a notable English footballer and journalist who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester City and the England national team...

• Tony Martin

  Tony Martin was an American singer, actor, and entertainer known for his smooth vocals and performances in film and music during the...

• Elizabeth David

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1913:

• Giorgio Politeo

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1913 was On the Honeymoon Express by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - On the Honeymoon Express

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1913 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 1913 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 December 26, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:42 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 13, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1913

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Someone born on December 26, 1913 is:

111 years 3 months old,

or 1335 months and 28 days old,

or 5808 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40661 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1913?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 26, 1913.

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