What happened on Sunday December 26, 1926?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1926:

• Hirohito Becomes Emperor of Japan Prince-regent Hirohito ascends to the Chrysanthemum Throne, succeeding his father Emperor Taishō and marking the beginning of a significant era in Japanese imperial history.
• U.S. Marines Intervene in Nicaragua U.S. Marines are deployed to Nicaragua to support the conservative government, reflecting the United States' interventionist foreign policy in Latin America during this period.
• Soviet Industrial Recovery Industrial production in the USSR surpasses pre-World War I levels (1913), signaling economic recovery and industrialization efforts in the Soviet Union.
• Landmark Study on Alcohol and Longevity Raymond Pearl publishes a groundbreaking book exploring the relationship between alcohol consumption and human lifespan, contributing significantly to medical and health research.
• Publication on Enzymes American microbiologist Selman Waksman publishes 'Enzymes', a significant scientific work contributing to understanding biochemical processes.
• International African Institute Established The International African Institute is founded in London, aimed at promoting scholarly research and understanding of African societies, cultures, and development.
• First Synthesis of PCP Phencyclidine (PCP), a powerful dissociative anesthetic later known as 'angel dust', is first chemically synthesized, which would later become a significant recreational drug with serious health implications.
• Widows' Pensions Introduced in New South Wales New South Wales, Australia, implements a pioneering social welfare policy by introducing pensions for widows, representing a progressive step in social security legislation.
• Western Australian Secession League Founded A short-lived political movement emerges advocating for Western Australia's potential separation from the Australian Commonwealth, reflecting regional political tensions.
• First High-Cut Rodeo Chaps Designed Earl W. Bascom, a notable rodeo cowboy and artist, creates the first high-cut rodeo chaps in Stirling, Alberta, Canada, innovating protective gear for rodeo performers.
• Pike School Founded The Pike School is established in Andover, Massachusetts, expanding educational opportunities in the region.

Events in 1926

December 26, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1926

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people born on December 26, 1926:

• Earle Brown

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• Edgar D

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• Jo Moutet

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on December 26th

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.

1. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry
2. Harry Reser's Orchestra - Someone is Losin' Susan
3. Franklyn Baur - Tonight You Belong to Me
4. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - I Lost My Heart in Monterey (When I Found You)

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1926 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1926

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Someone born on December 26, 1926 is:

98 years 4 months old,

or 1180 months and 18 days old,

or 5133 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35934 days old,

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

There are 226 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, 1926?

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

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