What happened on Sunday January 26, 1930?

About January 26th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 26, 1930, the Indian National Congress formally declared January 26 as Independence Day, symbolically marking the pursuit of Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) from British colonial rule. This pivotal moment in Indian nationalist history would ultimately be realized 17 years later when India gained full independence in 1947.
  • Day of the week: January 26th, 1930 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: City Girl directed by F.W. Murnau

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January 26, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1930:

  • Indian National Congress Declares Independence Day On January 26, 1930, the Indian National Congress formally declared January 26 as Independence Day, symbolically marking the pursuit of Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) from British colonial rule. This pivotal moment in Indian nationalist history would ultimately be realized 17 years later when India gained full independence in 1947.
  • Cleveland's Terminal Tower Completed The iconic Terminal Tower in Cleveland, Ohio was completed, standing at an impressive 52 stories tall. This architectural landmark became a significant part of Cleveland's urban landscape and represented the city's economic and architectural ambitions during the early 20th century.

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January 26, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 26, 1930?


January 26, 1930 was a Sunday and it was the 26th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1930 can also be written as 1/26/1930 in the US and as 26/1/1930 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1930 in January 1930 calendar

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Who was born on January 26, 1930?


Famous people born on January 26, 1930:

  • Napoleon Abueva

    Renowned Filipino sculptor considered the 'Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture', known for pioneering abstract and contemporary sculpture...

  • Harry "Buddy" Melges Jr

    Accomplished American yachtsman from Wisconsin who won Olympic medals in 1964 and 1972, representing excellence in competitive sailing.

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January 26, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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January 26, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 1930 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 January 26, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:18 am and setting at 02:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1930.

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How old is someone born on January 26, 1930?


Someone born on January 26, 1930 is:

95 years 3 months old,

or 1143 months and 18 days old,

or 4972 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34807 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1930?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 26, 1930.

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