What happened on Monday November 26, 1934?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1934:

• Assassination of Sergei Kirov in Soviet Union In a pivotal moment of Soviet political intrigue, Politburo member Sergei Kirov was assassinated at the Communist Party headquarters in Leningrad by Leonid Nikolaev. Historians widely believe that Soviet leader Joseph Stalin orchestrated this murder, which became a significant catalyst for the Great Purge and Stalin's subsequent political repressions.
• FBI Shootout with Baby Face Nelson A dramatic gun battle between FBI agents and notorious bank robber Baby Face Nelson resulted in the death of an FBI agent and the mortal wounding of special agent Samuel P. Cowley. Despite being fatally injured, Cowley managed to mortally wound Nelson, marking a significant moment in the era of Depression-era crime enforcement.
• Release of 'Imitation of Life' Universal Pictures released the groundbreaking film 'Imitation of Life', starring Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers. This film was notable for providing Beavers, typically cast in minor roles as a maid, her most substantial screen role. It was the first Hollywood film to feature the largest supporting role for a Black actor and explored complex themes of racial identity, including a storyline about a young mixed-race woman attempting to 'pass' as white.
• Lázaro Cárdenas Inaugurated as Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas was inaugurated as President of Mexico, marking the beginning of a transformative period in Mexican political and social history known for significant land reforms and progressive policies.
• Bolivian Presidential Coup President Daniel Salamanca was deposed in a political upheaval in Bolivia, signaling significant political instability in the country during this period.
• Turkish Family Name Decree The Turkish government issued a decree mandating the adoption of family names, part of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's modernization reforms aimed at westernizing and standardizing Turkish social structures.
• Atatürk Adopts Surname Turkish President Mustafa Kemal changed his name to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in line with the government's new policy abolishing nicknames, pious titles, and honorifics. This was a symbolic moment in Turkey's modernization process.

Events in 1934

November 26, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1934

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1934

November 26, 1934 was a Monday and it was the 330th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1934 can also be written as 11/26/1934 in the US and as 26/11/1934 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1934 in November 1934 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1934:

• Eugene Landy

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1934:

• Mykhailo Hrushevsky

  Ukrainian historian and politician (b. 1866).

• Luigi Cesare Bollea
• Sof'ja Nikolaevna Smidovič
• Mychajlo Serhijovyč Hruševs'kyj

Famous people who died in 1934

Famous people who died on November 26th

November 26, 1934: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 1934 was The Object of My Affection by Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra - The Object of My Affection

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, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 26, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1934 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 26, 1934 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, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 11:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1934.

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 1934

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Someone born on November 26, 1934 is:

90 years 5 months old,

or 1085 months and 8 days old,

or 4718 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33032 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 26, 1934?

There are 207 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, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 26, 1934.

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