What happened this day in history August 26, 1920

What are the important events that happened on August 26, 1920? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 26, 1920: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 26, 1920 is the 239th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 127 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 13, 1920 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatriacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,818.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 26, 1920 Historical Events

  • 1920
    The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.

Who were born on August 26, 1920?

  • 1920
    Brant Parker, American cartoonist (d. 2007)
  • 1920
    Prem Tinsulanonda, Thai soldier and politician

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