What happened on Sunday September 26, 1926?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1926:

• Ford's Labor Revolution Henry Ford introduced groundbreaking labor reforms by establishing an eight-hour workday and a five-day workweek, a move that would dramatically transform industrial labor practices and worker rights in the United States.
• League of Nations Slavery Convention The League of Nations took a historic step by passing the Slavery Convention, which aimed to abolish all forms of slavery globally, marking a significant moment in international human rights efforts.
• Birth of Masatoshi Koshiba Masatoshi Koshiba was a renowned Japanese physicist who later became a Nobel Prize laureate. Born in Toyohashi, Japan, he would go on to make significant contributions to neutrino physics and astronomical research.
• NHL Team Expansion The National Hockey League significantly expanded its roster by adding three new teams for the 1926-27 season: the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Cougars (which would later become the Red Wings), and the New York Rangers.
• Birth of Julie London Julie London, who would become a notable singer and actress, was born in Santa Rosa, California. She would later make significant contributions to music and film in the mid-20th century.
• Yankees Shortest Double Header In a remarkable baseball event, the New York Yankees played an incredibly swift double header against the Saint Louis Browns. The first game lasted just 72 minutes with a 6-1 loss, followed by a second 55-minute game with a 6-2 loss. This occurred after the Yankees had already clinched the pennant.
• Founding of Colonial Heights Colonial Heights, Virginia was established as part of Chesterfield County. This small town would later become an independent city in 1948, representing a typical pattern of municipal development in early 20th-century America.
• Film Release: Paradise The film *Paradise* was released, contributing to the cinematic landscape of 1926.

Events in 1926

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1926

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1926

September 26, 1926 was a Sunday and it was the 269th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1926 can also be written as 9/26/1926 in the US and as 26/9/1926 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1926 in September 1926 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1926:

• Julie London

  Renowned American actress and jazz singer known for her sultry voice and hit song "Cry Me a River".

• Gérard Sabbat

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1926:

• Robert Todd Lincoln
• José María Orellana Pinto
• Carlo Raggio

Famous people who died in 1926

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1926 was Lost Your Head Blues by Bessie Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. Bessie Smith - Lost Your Head Blues
2. Jan Garber & His Orchestra - Baby Face

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1926

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Someone born on September 26, 1926 is:

98 years 7 months old,

or 1183 months and 18 days old,

or 5146 weeks and 3 days old,

or 36025 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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