What happened on Saturday June 26, 1909?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1909:

• Assassination of Major General Otto Ludvig Beckman During Tsar Nicholas II's state visit to Sweden, Major General Otto Ludvig Beckman, Chief of Sweden's Coast Artillery, was assassinated outside Stockholm's Grand Hotel. The assassin shot the general twice before taking his own life, creating a dramatic and tragic incident during the diplomatic visit.
• Victoria and Albert Museum Opens in London The Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the world's largest museums of decorative arts and design, officially opened to the public in London, establishing a significant cultural institution in the heart of the British capital.
• State Banquet for Tsar Nicholas II King Gustav V of Sweden hosted an official state banquet at the royal palace for visiting Tsar Nicholas II, continuing diplomatic relations between the Russian Empire and Sweden during a tense period in European geopolitics.
• 23rd US Women's Tennis Championship Helen Hotchkiss defeated Maud Barger-Wallach in the 23rd United States Women's Tennis Championship, marking another milestone in early 20th-century women's competitive sports.
• Unusual Membership Rejection The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers in Detroit voted to reject an honorary membership for Noah, the biblical ark builder. Despite two nominators championing Noah as the 'father of design', the majority viewed him more as a 'gamekeeper' than a professional designer.

Events in 1909

June 26, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1909

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1909

June 26, 1909 was a Saturday and it was the 177th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1909 can also be written as 6/26/1909 in the US and as 26/6/1909 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1909 in June 1909 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1909:

• Colonel Tom Parker

  Legendary talent manager of Elvis Presley who played a crucial role in shaping the singer's career and public image.

• Tom Parker

  Dutch-American talent manager who was Elvis Presley's personal manager from 1956 to 1977, credited with creating the Elvis Presley legend.

• Wolfgang Reitherman

  Renowned Disney animator, director, and producer who significantly contributed to classic animated films during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on June 26th

June 26, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1909 was Silver Threads Among the Gold by Will Oakland, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Will Oakland - Silver Threads Among the Gold
2. Bob Roberts - Shine On, Harvest Moon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1909 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 1909 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 June 26, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:46 pm and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1909

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Someone born on June 26, 1909 is:

115 years 10 months old,

or 1390 months and 18 days old,

or 6046 weeks and 4 days old,

or 42326 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1909?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 26, 1909.

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