What happened on Thursday October 26, 1922?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1922:

• Mussolini's March on Rome: Fascist Takeover of Italian Government On October 26, 1922, the Italian government resigned under intense pressure from Benito Mussolini and his Fascist movement, marking a pivotal moment in the rise of fascism in Europe. Mussolini's strategic political maneuvering and the threat of potential armed uprising led to the collapse of the existing government, paving the way for his eventual appointment as Prime Minister and the establishment of a totalitarian regime.
• Gertrude Bell's Archaeological Appointment in Iraq On October 26, 1922, Gertrude Bell was appointed Honorary Director of Antiquities in Baghdad, Iraq, a groundbreaking role that established the foundation of the Baghdad Archaeological Museum. As a renowned archaeologist, explorer, and political officer, Bell played a crucial role in mapping the cultural and historical landscape of the Middle East during the early 20th century, significantly contributing to the understanding of the region's rich archaeological heritage.

Events in 1922

October 26, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1922

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1922

October 26, 1922 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1922 can also be written as 10/26/1922 in the US and as 26/10/1922 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1922 in October 1922 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1922:

• Darcy Ribeiro

  Prominent Brazilian intellectual who significantly contributed to Latin American educational and anthropological discourse.

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on October 26th

October 26, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1922 was I'm Just Wild About Harry by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - I'm Just Wild About Harry
2. Gallagher & Shean - Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean
3. Marion Harris - Sweet Indiana Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1922 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 1922 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 October 26, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 10:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1922

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Someone born on October 26, 1922 is:

102 years 6 months old,

or 1230 months and 9 days old,

or 5349 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37447 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1922?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 26, 1922.

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