Sunday December 26, 1926: on this day

December 26, 1926 was the 360th day of the year 1926, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 26, 1926 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 26, 1926, who was born and died on December 26, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1926, which were the most popular songs (ex. It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry by Isham Jones & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The General, directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1926?


December 26, 1926 was a Sunday and it was the 360th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1926 can also be written as 12/26/1926 in the US and as 26/12/1926 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1926 in December 1926 calendar

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December 26, 1926: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 1926:

  • Prince-regent hirohito becomes emperor of japan
  • In japanese history, the shōwa era begins from this day due to the demise of emperor taishō on the day before.
  • Phencyclidine ''(pcp, angel dust)'' is first synthesized.
  • Widows' pensions are introduced in new south wales, australia.
  • Earl w. bascom, rodeo cowboy and artist, designs and makes rodeo's first high-cut rodeo chaps at stirling, alberta canada.
  • The short-lived western australian secession league is founded.
  • The international african institute is founded in london.
  • Raymond pearl publishes his landmark book, ''alcohol and longevity''.
  • American microbiologist selman waksman publishes ''enzymes''.
  • The pike school of andover, massachusetts is founded.
  • U.s. marines intervene in nicaragua to bolster the conservative government.
  • Industrial output surpasses the level of 1913 in the ussr.

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December 26, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 1926 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1926 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 1926 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, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 12:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1927.

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Who was born on December 26, 1926?


Famous people born on December 26, 1926:

  • Ali Javan

    Ali Javan was an Iranian-American physicist who co-invented the gas laser.

  • Earle Brown

    American composer (d. 2002).

  • Moises Becerra

    Honduran artist, who has won international recognition for his paintings.

  • Gina Pellon

    Cuban painter.

  • Zlatko Pibernik

    Composer.

  • Edgar D

    Ngoyi, south african african national congress leader (17 year in robbeneiland jail).

  • Jo Moutet
  • Mina Mezzadri
  • Arcabas
  • Ángel Allegri
  • Franco Scaramuzzi
  • Monty Budwig
  • José Hernández González
  • Rodrigo Carazo Odio

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 26th

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December 26, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 3 months old,

or 1167 months and 2 days old,

or 5074 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35522 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 1926.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1926?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 26, 1926.

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December 26, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

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December 26, 1926: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1926:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1926 was It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry by Isham Jones & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 26, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1926 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry
  2. - Someone is Losin' Susan
  3. - Tonight You Belong to Me
  4. - I Lost My Heart in Monterey (When I Found You)

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December 26, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1926 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The General

The General

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton

Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley

Country: United States of America

Hotel Imperial

Hotel Imperial

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Mauritz Stiller

Starring: Pola Negri, James Hall, George Siegmann, Max Davidson

The Iron Rider

The Iron Rider

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Jacques Jaccard

Starring: Yakima Canutt, Elsa Benham, Jim Corey, Carl Sepulveda

Flesh and the Devil

Flesh and the Devil

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: John Gilbert, Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Barbara Kent

Country: United States of America

The Cruise of the Jasper B

The Cruise of the Jasper B

Release year: 1926

Directed by: James W. Horne

Starring: Rod La Rocque, Mildred Harris, Snitz Edwards, Jack Ackroyd

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Who was the US President on December 26, 1926?

On December 26, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1926?

On December 26, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1926?

On December 26, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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What happened in 1926?

1926 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barendrecht soccer team forms
  • Dark Street in the Bronx renamed Lustre Street
  • Halsteren Soccer team forms in Halsteren

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What was the calendar for December 1926?

December 1926 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1926 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 26, 1926