What happened on Friday February 26, 1937?

About February 26th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: The February 26 Incident was a significant attempted coup d'état in the Empire of Japan, orchestrated by a radical group of young Imperial Japanese Army officers. Their primary objectives were to purge the government and military leadership of perceived factional rivals and ideological opponents, reflecting the intense internal political tensions of the era. The uprising, which took place in Tokyo, was ultimately suppressed by loyal military and government forces. The aftermath was severe: 19 conspirators were executed by firing squad, dozens were imprisoned, and several key participants committed suicide. The incident resulted in the deaths of four government officials and five police officers, marking a dramatic and violent moment in pre-World War II Japanese political history. The failed coup highlighted the deep ideological divisions within the Japanese military and government during the 1930s, and significantly impacted Japan's political landscape leading up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: February 26th, 1937 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 26, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1937:

  • February 26 Incident: Failed Military Coup in Imperial Japan The February 26 Incident was a significant attempted coup d'état in the Empire of Japan, orchestrated by a radical group of young Imperial Japanese Army officers. Their primary objectives were to purge the government and military leadership of perceived factional rivals and ideological opponents, reflecting the intense internal political tensions of the era. The uprising, which took place in Tokyo, was ultimately suppressed by loyal military and government forces. The aftermath was severe: 19 conspirators were executed by firing squad, dozens were imprisoned, and several key participants committed suicide. The incident resulted in the deaths of four government officials and five police officers, marking a dramatic and violent moment in pre-World War II Japanese political history. The failed coup highlighted the deep ideological divisions within the Japanese military and government during the 1930s, and significantly impacted Japan's political landscape leading up to World War II.

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February 26, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 26, 1937?


February 26, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1937 can also be written as 2/26/1937 in the US and as 26/2/1937 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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February 26, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1937 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1937 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 February 26, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 07:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1937.

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How old is someone born on February 26, 1937?


Someone born on February 26, 1937 is:

88 years 2 months old,

or 1058 months and 18 days old,

or 4602 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32219 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1937?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 26, 1937.

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