What happened on Friday November 26, 1926?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1926:

• Mass Arrest of Italian Communist Deputies On November 26, 1926, the Italian government under Benito Mussolini's fascist regime arrested all Communist deputies, further consolidating political control and suppressing opposition.
• Treaty of Tirana Establishes Italian Protectorate Italy and Albania signed the Treaty of Tirana, effectively establishing an Italian protectorate over Albania and expanding Italian influence in the Balkans.
• King Ferdinand of Romania's Health Crisis King Ferdinand of Romania was reported gravely ill, creating political uncertainty. With the heir, Prince Michael, only five years old and Queen Marie at sea, the potential for a succession crisis loomed large.
• Death of John Moses Browning Renowned American firearms designer John Moses Browning, creator of the iconic M1911 pistol, passed away at age 71, marking the end of an era in weapons engineering.
• Mount Vesuvius Eruption Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano near Naples, Italy, experienced an eruption on November 26, 1926, potentially causing significant geological and environmental disruption.
• Italy Enforces Anti-Striking Law The Italian government implemented its anti-striking legislation for the first time, fining 81 clothing workers in Gallarate 100 lira each for stopping work, demonstrating the regime's strict labor control.
• New Sherlock Holmes Story Published Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes short story 'The Adventure of the Lion's Mane' was published in Liberty magazine, continuing the beloved detective's literary legacy.
• Army-Navy Game Ends in Dramatic Tie The annual Army-Navy football game at Soldier Field in Chicago concluded in a thrilling 21-21 tie, highlighting the competitive spirit between military academies.
• Boston Mayor's Unusual Marriage Boston Mayor Malcolm E. Nichols married the twin sister of his late first wife, an unusual personal event that garnered public attention.

Events in 1926

November 26, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1926

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1926

November 26, 1926 was a Friday and it was the 330th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1926 can also be written as 11/26/1926 in the US and as 26/11/1926 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1926 in November 1926 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1926:

• Poul Anderson

  Influential science fiction and fantasy writer, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner, known for groundbreaking speculative fiction.

• Arturo Luz

  Renowned Filipino visual artist known for his significant contributions to modern Philippine art and abstract expressionism.

• Michael Butler

  Multifaceted American impresario who produced the legendary musical 'Hair' and served as a special advisor to President Kennedy.

• Rabi Ray

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha, playing a significant role in India's parliamentary democracy.

• Michael Butler (producer)
• Albert e David Maysles

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1926:

• John Browning

  Legendary American firearms designer and inventor who revolutionized weapon technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Ernest Belfort Bax

  English barrister, journalist, philosopher, men's rights advocate, socialist and historian (b. 1854).

• Eliška Krásnohorská
• Giovanni Montauti

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1926 was Moonlight on the Ganges by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Moonlight on the Ganges
2. Nat Shilkret & The Victor Orchestra - On the Riviera
3. Johnny Hamp & His Orchestra - That's Why I Love You
4. Vernon Dalhart - There's a New Star in Heaven Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 26th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 26, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1926 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 1926 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 November 26, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:09 pm and setting at 01:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 19, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 1926

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Someone born on November 26, 1926 is:

98 years 5 months old,

or 1181 months and 8 days old,

or 5136 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35954 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 1926?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 26, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 26, 1926.

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