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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: W. Luís visits Serra do Mar two days before presidential election

Senator Washington Luís, the political situation's candidate for President of Brazil, visited Serra do Mar with state and municipal authorities two days before the upcoming election.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: King of Italy awards decoration to industrialist Francisco Matarazzo

The King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele III, has awarded the Grand Cord of the Crown to Francisco Matarazzo, an Italian immigrant in São Paulo, recognizing his contributions as a prominent industrialist.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Appointment of an Interventor Generates Tension at the Red Cross of SP

A tense meeting among members of the São Paulo Red Cross culminated in the replacement of its leadership by a federal interventor, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from the existing board.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Brazil exalts its pacifism for a seat on the international council.

Brazil's delegate to the League of Nations advocated for the country's bid for a permanent council seat, emphasizing its status as a peaceful power in South America.

Feb 24 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Group asks that SP chooses Light to electrify tramway

A local group in São Paulo is urging the state government to assign the electrification of the Cantareira tramway to the Light company, citing a surplus of electricity after the end of the city's water crisis.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Historical weather vane found in the rectory being renovated in Batakiai

A historical weather vane dating back to 1926 was discovered during renovation work at the Batakiai Lutheran church rectory, shedding light on the building's past and its significance to the local community.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Rio Mayor Warns Municipal Agents for Asking for Votes

The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro has warned municipal agents against soliciting votes in an official capacity ahead of the presidential election.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Vice-presidential candidate celebrated in the interior of SP

The Governor of Minas Gerais and vice-presidential candidate Fernando de Mello Vianna received a warm celebration from the community during his visit to Queluz, São Paulo.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Opened a month ago, the library of SP has not yet opened its doors

The São Paulo Municipal Public Library, inaugurated on January 14, has yet to welcome its first readers due to incomplete renovations.

Feb 20 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Police will curb gambling on the beaches of Santos

The police in Santos, Brazil, have announced a crackdown on illegal gambling operations on the city's beaches following a meeting with gambling operators.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

1926: France says it supports Brazil's claim in the League of Nations

French Prime Minister Aristide Briand expressed support for Brazil's push for a permanent seat on the League of Nations' council during a conference with German representatives.

Feb 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Champions on the Tennis Courts, Lenglen Concilitates Sport and Fashion

French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen, a multi-champion in both Europe and America, has signed a contract to model for a famous Parisian fashion designer, blending her sports career with high fashion.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Organized at the Last Minute, the Parade of the Eccentrics Takes Place at Carnival

The 'Congresso dos Excêntricos Carnavalescos' successfully organized a last-minute parade during this year's Carnival in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Lenglen against Wills 1926: On a Divine Mission in the 'Match of the Century'

The article reflects on the historic 1926 tennis match between two legendary players, Lenglen and Wills, highlighting the unique atmosphere and cultural significance of the event.

Feb 16 • 12:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Carnival gains more animation in SP, with a lot of fun in the streets

The Carnival in São Paulo this year was notably livelier than the day before, featuring organized festivities and vibrant street revelry.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Murga Paulista stands out and brings joy to a pale Carnival day

In São Paulo, the Murga Paulista group shone during a subdued Carnival Sunday, providing entertainment on a day marked by gloomy weather and few celebrations.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Maxixe, tango, and foxtrot animate the fancy ball of the equestrian club in SP

An elegant fancy ball was held at the Sociedade Hípica Paulista in São Paulo, featuring lively music and extravagant costumes ahead of Carnival.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Bus owners hold noisy protest in SP

Bus owners in São Paulo protested against the city's decision to reclassify their vehicles, citing inadequate time and high costs for necessary modifications.

Feb 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Importers of fine fabrics in São Paulo complain about law

Importers of fine fabrics in São Paulo are meeting to discuss the implications of a new law that requires labeling on imported products.

Feb 11 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Just like Brazil, Argentina celebrates the aerial feat of the Spaniard

The Spanish aviator Ramón Franco, who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the Plus Ultra aircraft, arrived in Buenos Aires on January 10, 1926, receiving a celebratory welcome in both Brazil and Argentina.

Feb 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

1926: Germany requests to join the League of Nations and speaks of peace

Germany has submitted a document requesting admission to the League of Nations, emphasizing its desire for active cooperation in sustaining peace in Europe after the war.

Feb 9 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Passengers turn into 'sardines in a can' on trains to Mogi das Cruzes

High housing prices in São Paulo are forcing many to seek cheaper accommodation in surrounding suburbs, significantly increasing ridership on the inadequate train service to Mogi das Cruzes.

Feb 8 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

First recording (with lyrics) of the song 'Tristezas do Jeca', a masterpiece of suffering sertanejo, turns 100

The first recording with lyrics of the sertanejo classic 'Tristezas do Jeca' reaches its centenary in 2026, originally recorded in 1926 by Patrício Teixeira.

Feb 8 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Crowd Spreads Along the Banks of the Tietê to See the Themed Bath

Members of the Tietê Rowing Club in São Paulo organized a successful pre-Carnival themed bath that attracted a large crowd.

Feb 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

1926: Child with the best Juca Pato costume will be awarded at the ball

Preparations are underway for family costume balls during Carnival in São Paulo, with a contest for the best Juca Pato costume for children.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Hajduk celebrates its 115th birthday: 'Queen of the ball' returns to the stage of HNK Split

Hajduk commemorates its 115th anniversary with a new performance of the operetta 'Queen of the Ball' by Ivo Tijardović, originally premiered in 1926, as part of its birthday celebrations.

Feb 6 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Election was not even held, and there is already talk of SP-MG agreement for 1930

Political power groups have nominated Washington Luís as the presidential candidate for the upcoming election, while speculation arises about a political agreement between São Paulo and Minas Gerais for the 1930 elections.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Centennial Henry Borden Hydroelectric Plant is Still Strategic

The Henry Borden hydroelectric plant, operational since 1926, remains a significant engineering marvel and strategic energy resource for the region.

Feb 5 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Rio de Janeiro throws a big party for the airplane that crossed the Atlantic

The people of Rio de Janeiro celebrated the crew of the Plus Ultra airplane after their transatlantic flight from Spain to Brazil with a grand reception and parade.

Feb 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

History of the Corporation: The Role of Lufthansa in the Third Reich

Lufthansa's CEO Spohr acknowledges the company's insufficient engagement with its Nazi past, prompting a scientific investigation to address this gap, noting that the current Lufthansa is not the legal successor to the original Deutsche Luft Hansa AG established in 1926, which dissolved with the Nazi regime in 1945.

Feb 4 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: W. Luís meets with president in Petrópolis before the election

Senator Washington Luís, the political choice for presidential candidate in the upcoming March elections, met with President Arthur Bernardes for a luncheon in Petrópolis, RJ, accompanied by Congressman Júlio Prestes.

Feb 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The Legacy of Veronelli a Hundred Years After His Birth

Luigi Veronelli, born in Milan in 1926, would have turned one hundred on February 2, having made a significant impact on Italian wine, gastronomy, and agro-food culture.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

1926: Young and talented actress Dulcina de Moraes prepares her festival

Eighteen-year-old actress Dulcina de Moraes is organizing her theater festival at Theatro Sant’Anna in São Paulo, aiming to create a special evening as the leading female figure in Leopoldo Fróes' comedy company.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

1926: Spanish aviator crosses the Atlantic, and king celebrates feat

Spanish aviator Ramón Franco and his team successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Spain to Brazil, receiving a congratulatory telegram from King Alfonso XIII.

Feb 1 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Mafai, a breath of freedom in the soul of the newspaper

Miriam Mafai, a notable journalist born in 1926, chose journalism over her political career after experiencing significant historical events, including World War II and the Hungarian Revolution.

Jan 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Those eleven days in which she disappeared: the 'private' mystery that fueled the myth

The article explores the fascinating mystery surrounding Agatha Christie's unexplained disappearance for eleven days in 1926, an event not detailed in her autobiography.

Jan 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

From Pearl Harbor to Economic Miracle: The Controversial Reign of Emperor Hirohito

The article explores the reign of Emperor Hirohito, highlighting the drastic transformations in Japan from militaristic expansion to post-war democratization between 1926 and 1989.

Jan 7 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt 100 Years Ago: The First Airport and Plans for a Highway

In 1926, under the leadership of Mayor Ludwig Landmann, Frankfurt laid the foundation for today's major air traffic hub and modern infrastructure including plans for a highway.

Jan 4 • 13:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Weimar Republic 1926: What Caused Governments to Fall a Hundred Years Ago

In 1926, two German governments fell due to a vote of no confidence, one related to the national flag and the other regarding a military cooperation with Moscow, raising concerns about parallels to current political instability.

Jan 2 • 13:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Five Days the Flood Held Cologne in Its Grip - Then the Dispute Over the Causes Began

In January 1926, heavy snow and rain caused the Rhine to swell to record levels in Cologne, resulting in significant damage but surprisingly few fatalities, aside from some inebriated visitors who drowned.

Jan 1 • 06:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Happy New Year from Vinen, Mr. Plevris

The article discusses the history of the village of Vinen in Florina, which was renamed in 1926 amidst a wave of name changes in Macedonia.

Dec 31 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
World

The Attendance Register of Time: Happy 1926 - The End of Innocence

The article explores the significant societal changes and historical events of 1926 that marked the end of innocence in a certain context.

Dec 26 • 19:22 UTC

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