What happened on Saturday May 26, 1906?

About May 26th, 1906, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Archaeological Institute of America was founded on May 26, 1906, marking a significant milestone in the systematic study and preservation of archaeological heritage. This organization would go on to become a premier institution dedicated to archaeological research, education, and the promotion of archaeological knowledge worldwide.
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 1906 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Paddle Your Own Canoe by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
  • Popular movie: El pechador directed by Eugene Py

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May 26, 1906: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1906:

  • Archaeological Institute of America Established The Archaeological Institute of America was founded on May 26, 1906, marking a significant milestone in the systematic study and preservation of archaeological heritage. This organization would go on to become a premier institution dedicated to archaeological research, education, and the promotion of archaeological knowledge worldwide.
  • Vauxhall Bridge Opens in London On May 26, 1906, the Vauxhall Bridge was officially opened in London, connecting the boroughs of Lambeth and Westminster across the River Thames. This new infrastructure project represented an important development in London's urban transportation and architectural landscape during the early 20th century.

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May 26, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 26, 1906?


May 26, 1906 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1906 can also be written as 5/26/1906 in the US and as 26/5/1906 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1906: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1906:

  • Christoph Friedrich Hegelmaier

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May 26, 1906: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1906 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 26, 1906: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1906 was Paddle Your Own Canoe by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

  1. - Paddle Your Own Canoe youtube
  2. - Nothing Like That in Our Family youtube
  3. - Flanagan's Night Off youtube
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May 26, 1906: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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

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May 26, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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May 26, 1906: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1906 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1906 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 May 26, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:08 am and setting at 10:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1906.

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How old is someone born on May 26, 1906?


Someone born on May 26, 1906 is:

118 years 7 months old,

or 1423 months and 26 days old,

or 6191 weeks and 3 days old,

or 43340 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1906?

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