What happened on Tuesday August 31, 1926?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1926:

• Soviet-Afghan Neutrality and Non-Aggression Pact On August 31, 1926, the Soviet Union and Afghanistan signed a landmark Pact of Neutrality and Non-Aggression, establishing a diplomatic framework of mutual respect and non-interference. This agreement represented an important moment in the geopolitical relations between the two nations during the interwar period.
• Devastating Earthquake in Horta, Azores On August 31, 1926, a powerful earthquake struck Horta, a city in the Azores archipelago, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The seismic event resulted in 9 confirmed fatalities and the complete destruction of over 4,000 buildings, severely impacting the local community and infrastructure.
• Sinking of the Soviet Steamer Burevestnik On August 31, 1926, the Soviet steamer Burevestnik tragically rammed a pier in Leningrad, resulting in a catastrophic maritime disaster that claimed approximately 300 lives. The incident highlighted the maritime safety challenges of the early Soviet era and the potential risks of navigation in challenging conditions.

Events in 1926

August 31, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1926

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1926

August 31, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1926 can also be written as 8/31/1926 in the US and as 31/8/1926 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1926 in August 1926 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1926:

• Daryl Gates

  Prominent American law enforcement official who served as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 1978 to 1992.

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on August 31st

August 31, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1926 was Love Bound by Ted Weems & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Ted Weems & His Orchestra - Love Bound
2. Gene Austin - Ya Gotta Know How to Love
3. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - At Peace with the World
4. Benny Krueger & His Orchestra - Bye Bye, Blackbird

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1926 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 04:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1926

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Someone born on August 31, 1926 is:

98 years 8 months old,

or 1184 months and 3 days old,

or 5148 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36040 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1926?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 31, 1926.

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