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Get your map!The Highlights of 1926: A Year That Shaped the Future
1926 (MCMXXVI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1926th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1926 a year special to you? Discover what 1926 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1926, 1926 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1926, how old is someone born in 1926 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1926.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
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- What was 1926 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1926
- Who was the U.S. President in 1926?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1926?
- Who was the Pope in 1926?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1926?
- What was the most popular movie in 1926?
- What was the best selling book in 1926?
- How old is someone born in 1926?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1926?
What was 1926 known for ?
- One might say that the Space Age began in 1926. It was this year that Robert Goddard launched the first successful liquid-fueled rocket into flight.
- This scientific development would ultimately make it possible to launch objects, and eventually humans, into space. So Goddard is justifiably credited with being the man to usher in the Space Age with his work on rockets.
- In the Soviet Union, a major political development occurred with the expulsion of Leon Trotskyfrom the Soviet Politburo, the highest policy-making authority in the Soviet Union’s Communist Party. This paved the way for Joseph Stalin to solidify his control in the Soviet Union and the exile would also go on to have a profound effect upon Western politics as well. This was particularly the case in the United States; as ex-Trotsky supporters would go on to have a profound influence on the “neoconservatives,” a group that would re-shape American conservatism in the 20th century.
- In an important media development, the American broadcasting network, NBC, opened as a radio network. It would not be long before the network expanded to television programming, which it is mostly known for at the time of this writing.
- This was the year that the famous American entertainer, Bing Crosby, made his first recording, singing “I’ve Got the Girl.” As one star rose, though, another faded. 1926 was the year that the great magician, Harry Houdini, died.
- 1926 was also a notable year for film and literature. In the field of literature, A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh was published; creating a world that would delight children for generations, especially after Disney took ownership in the 1960’s. In film, Aloma of the South Seas was the highest grossing film that year, and would go on to inspire a remake of the same title in 1941. What Price Glory? would also make a strong showing, and would also inspire a remake in 1951. This was the year that American actor, John Wayne, made his on-screen debut in an un-credited role as a Yale University football player in Brown of Harvard.
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Key World Leaders of 1926
Who was the U.S. President in 1926?
In 1926, Calvin Coolidge (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from August 02, 1923 to March 04, 1929. During his presidency, the U.S. enjoyed economic prosperity in the Roaring Twenties, while he maintained limited government intervention.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1926?
In 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope in 1926?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1926 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1926?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1926, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I'm Sitting on Top of the World by Al Jolson
What was the most popular movie in 1926?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Son of the Sheik by George Fitzmaurice
What was the best selling book in 1926?
How old is someone born in 1926?
Someone born in 1926 is 99 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1926?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1926 was the Year of the Tiger.
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