What happened on Monday July 26, 1920?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1920:

• Charles Ponzi Investment Fraud Exposed The Boston Post initiated a groundbreaking investigative series exposing Charles Ponzi's fraudulent investment scheme, which would later become synonymous with financial fraud. This reporting would ultimately lead to the unraveling of Ponzi's elaborate financial scam and introduce the term 'Ponzi scheme' into the global lexicon.
• Pancho Villa's Surrender in Mexican Revolution During the Mexican Revolution, revolutionary leader Pancho Villa negotiated his surrender with Adolfo de la Huerta, taking over the town of Sabina before formally signing his surrender on July 28, 1920. This marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict, signaling Villa's eventual withdrawal from active revolutionary activities.
• Congressional Investigation of Japanese Populations The United States House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization launched an investigation into the status and issues surrounding Japanese populations on the West Coast. Committee members arrived in Seattle on July 25, 1920, and began their formal investigation in Judge E.E. Cushman's courtroom on July 26, reflecting the complex racial and immigration tensions of the era.

Events in 1920

July 26, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1920

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1920

July 26, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 208th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1920 can also be written as 7/26/1920 in the US and as 26/7/1920 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1920 in July 1920 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1920:

• Bob Waterfield

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Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1920:

• August von Kaulbach

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on July 26th

July 26, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1920 was Alexandria by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Alexandria
2. Happy Six - My Sahara Rose
3. John McCormack - The Barefoot Trail
4. Marion Harris - Left All Alone Again Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1920 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 1920 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 July 26, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 05:03 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1920

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Someone born on July 26, 1920 is:

104 years 9 months old,

or 1257 months and 18 days old,

or 5468 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38278 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 1920?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 26, 1920.

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