What happened on Sunday December 26, 1915?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1915:

• Wegener Proposes Continental Drift Theory Alfred Wegener, a German geologist and meteorologist, formally proposes his groundbreaking theory of Pangaea, suggesting that all continents were once a single landmass before drifting apart, laying the foundation for modern plate tectonics.
• Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' Published Franz Kafka's seminal short novel 'Die Verwandlung' (The Metamorphosis) is first published in Germany, introducing one of the most influential works of 20th-century literature.
• Irish Republican Brotherhood Plans Easter Rising The Military Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood makes a strategic decision to stage an uprising against British rule on Easter Sunday in 1916, a pivotal moment in Irish independence movement planning.
• British Capture German Warship in Lake Tanganyika During World War I, British naval forces capture the German warship Kingani in a strategic battle on Lake Tanganyika, involving HMS Mimi and HMS Toutou, demonstrating naval engagement in African colonial territories.
• Emory College Transforms into Emory University Emory College is rechartered as Emory University and initiates plans to relocate its main campus from Oxford, Georgia to Atlanta, marking a significant expansion and modernization of the institution.
• Lord Beaverbrook Acquires Daily Express Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, purchases the Daily Express newspaper, signaling a significant moment in British media ownership and influence.
• First Stop Sign Installed in Detroit Detroit, Michigan becomes the first city to install a stop sign, a crucial development in traffic safety and urban transportation management.
• Una Mae Carlisle Emerges in Music Scene Una Mae Carlisle, an American pianist and vocalist known for her work in jazz and blues, gains recognition with performances like 'Walkin' at the River'.

Events in 1915

December 26, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1915

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1915

December 26, 1915 was a Sunday and it was the 360th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1915 can also be written as 12/26/1915 in the US and as 26/12/1915 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1915 in December 1915 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 1915:

• Alexander Mocsáry

Famous people who died in 1915

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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December 26, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1915 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 1915 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 December 26, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1915

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Someone born on December 26, 1915 is:

109 years 4 months old,

or 1312 months and 13 days old,

or 5706 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39947 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1915?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 26, 1915.

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