What happened on Sunday May 26, 1929?

About May 26th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 26, 1929, the Catholic Party emerged victorious in the Belgian general election, signaling the political landscape and voter preferences in Belgium during the interwar period. This election result would have implications for the country's governance, policy direction, and social dynamics in the late 1920s.
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 1929 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: She Goes to War directed by Henry King

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May 26, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1929:

  • Catholic Party Wins Belgian General Election On May 26, 1929, the Catholic Party emerged victorious in the Belgian general election, signaling the political landscape and voter preferences in Belgium during the interwar period. This election result would have implications for the country's governance, policy direction, and social dynamics in the late 1920s.
  • Record-Breaking Flight Endurance by Fort Worth Monoplane On May 26, 1929, the monoplane *Fort Worth* achieved a remarkable aviation milestone by setting a new flight endurance record. The aircraft remained continuously airborne for an impressive 172 hours, 31 minutes, and 1 second over Fort Worth, Texas, demonstrating significant advancements in aircraft technology and pilot endurance during the early years of aviation.

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May 26, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 26, 1929?


May 26, 1929 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1929 can also be written as 5/26/1929 in the US and as 26/5/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 26, 1929?


Famous people born on May 26, 1929:

  • Beverly Sills

    Legendary American operatic soprano who became a beloved television personality and cultural icon in classical music.

  • J. F. Ade Ajayi

    Prominent Nigerian historian and academic who made significant contributions to African historical scholarship.

  • Catherine Sauvage

    Renowned French actress and singer who was a prominent cultural figure in mid-20th century French entertainment.

  • Hugo Raes

    Belgian science fiction author, historian, and educator who made significant contributions to Belgian literature and academic discourse.

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May 26, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1929:

  • Richard Heintz

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May 26, 1929: 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, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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May 26, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1929 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, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 08:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1929.

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How old is someone born on May 26, 1929?


Someone born on May 26, 1929 is:

95 years 11 months old,

or 1151 months and 18 days old,

or 5007 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35052 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1929?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1929.

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