What happened on Saturday July 10, 1926?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1926:

• Lake Denmark Arsenal Explosion On July 10, 1926, lightning struck an explosives storage structure at the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Depot in New Jersey, igniting a fire that led to a series of explosions over two to three days. The incident resulted in the destruction of 187 out of 200 buildings, caused $47 million in damage, and led to military and civilian casualties. In response, Congress established the Armed Forces Explosives Safety Board to oversee explosives safety within the U.S. Armed Forces. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Bobby Jones wins 30th US Golf Open Amateur golfer Bobby Jones won the 1926 U.S. Open at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, with a total score of 293 (+5). This victory marked his second U.S. Open win and made him the first golfer to win both the U.S. and British Open Championships in the same year. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1926

July 10, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1926

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July 10, 1926 was a Saturday and it was the 191st day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1926 can also be written as 7/10/1926 in the US and as 10/7/1926 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1926 in July 1926 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1926:

• Fred Gwynne

  Fred Gwynne was an American actor, artist, and author, best known for his roles in classic television sitcoms such as 'The Munsters' and 'Car 54, Where Are You?'. With his towering height and deep voice, Gwynne became a beloved figure in American pop culture, recognized especially for his portrayal of Herman Munster. [bio]

• Carleton Carpenter

  Carleton Carpenter was an American actor, magician, and songwriter known for his work in both film and television, especially during the 1940s and 1950s. He starred in several MGM musicals and is best remembered for the duet 'Aba Daba Honeymoon' with Debbie Reynolds in 'Two Weeks with Love.' [bio]

• Pavle Vuisic

Famous people born in 1926

Famous people born on July 10th

July 10, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1926 was There's a Blue Ridge in My Heart, Virginia by Abe Lyman & His California Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 5th and July 11th.

1. Abe Lyman & His California Orchestra - There's a Blue Ridge in My Heart, Virginia
2. Ethel Waters - Sugar
3. Abe Lyman & His California Orchestra - Mary Lou

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1926 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:01 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1926.

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 1926

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Someone born on July 10, 1926 is:

99 years 10 months old,

or 1198 months and 14 days old,

or 5211 weeks and 1 day old,

or 36478 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1926?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1926?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 10, 1926.

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