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[January 25th, 1926] Paul Robeson records his single "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
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MONTHLY SUMMARY:
As January 1926 comes to an end, let's take a look at the top 5 stories of that month: (🧵)
5. [January 25th, 1926] Paul Robeson records his single "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"
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As January 1926 comes to an end, let's take a look at the top 5 stories of that month: (🧵)
5. [January 25th, 1926] Paul Robeson records his single "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"
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[February 14th, 1926] Deadly bushfires ravaged Victoria and South Australia. Ten lives were lost in Gilderoy, and the Noojee township was nearly wiped out. South Australia saw major property damage, including the loss of hundreds of sheep and one man seriously injured fighting the flames.
February 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Deadly bushfires ravaged Victoria and South Australia. Ten lives were lost in Gilderoy, and the Noojee township was nearly wiped out. South Australia saw major property damage, including the loss of hundreds of sheep and one man seriously injured fighting the flames.
[February 14th, 1926] Miami's bay front boasts a growing skyline, second only to New York, featuring new structures and a beautiful park. Its busy harbor and glittering boulevards impress all visitors arriving by sea. This first glimpse creates lasting admiration for the southern metropolis.
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Miami's bay front boasts a growing skyline, second only to New York, featuring new structures and a beautiful park. Its busy harbor and glittering boulevards impress all visitors arriving by sea. This first glimpse creates lasting admiration for the southern metropolis.
[February 14th, 1926] Hundreds inspected the new Heavenrich store in Saginaw on Monday morning, admiring its features and floral tributes. Sam Heavenrich and many guests from other cities attended the opening.
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Hundreds inspected the new Heavenrich store in Saginaw on Monday morning, admiring its features and floral tributes. Sam Heavenrich and many guests from other cities attended the opening.
[February 14th, 1926] Viscountess Cowdray, England's richest woman, calls the waste of capable women's brains the world's most pitiful thing. She argues men jealously guard their hold, denying women opportunities to succeed. Her evidence points to many capable women being currently unemployed.
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Viscountess Cowdray, England's richest woman, calls the waste of capable women's brains the world's most pitiful thing. She argues men jealously guard their hold, denying women opportunities to succeed. Her evidence points to many capable women being currently unemployed.
[February 14th, 1926] Adolf Hitler resolved Nazi Party splits at the Bamberg Conference, asserting sole authority via the Führerprinzip. The 25-Point Program was solidified, sidelining socialist leanings and winning over Goebbels.
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Adolf Hitler resolved Nazi Party splits at the Bamberg Conference, asserting sole authority via the Führerprinzip. The 25-Point Program was solidified, sidelining socialist leanings and winning over Goebbels.
[February 15th, 1926] Montreal's new City Hall was formally inaugurated yesterday with much pomp following its slow reconstruction. Mayor Duquette, Ald. Brodeur, and Ald. Sansregret gave speeches. A reception followed where nearly two thousand citizens greeted the Mayor and Mayoress.
February 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Montreal's new City Hall was formally inaugurated yesterday with much pomp following its slow reconstruction. Mayor Duquette, Ald. Brodeur, and Ald. Sansregret gave speeches. A reception followed where nearly two thousand citizens greeted the Mayor and Mayoress.
[February 15th, 1926] Miss Vivian Marinelli giving lesson in dancing the Charleston to basketball players of Washington, D.C.'s Palace Club: Jones, Conway, Grody, Saunders, Kearns, Glascoe, and Manager Kennedy
February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Miss Vivian Marinelli giving lesson in dancing the Charleston to basketball players of Washington, D.C.'s Palace Club: Jones, Conway, Grody, Saunders, Kearns, Glascoe, and Manager Kennedy
[February 15th, 1926] Twin Falls celebrated the inauguration of the U.P.'s new rail line to Wells, Nevada, connecting Southern Idaho and Central California. The first train carried 197 people for the event, which included speeches and dancing.
February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Twin Falls celebrated the inauguration of the U.P.'s new rail line to Wells, Nevada, connecting Southern Idaho and Central California. The first train carried 197 people for the event, which included speeches and dancing.
[February 15th, 1926] Colorful covers of today's magazines
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[February 15th, 1926] François Marie Gabriel Delanne, a prominent French spiritist, psychical researcher, and electrical engineer, died in Paris at the age of 68 (nearly 69)
February 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
[February 15th, 1926] François Marie Gabriel Delanne, a prominent French spiritist, psychical researcher, and electrical engineer, died in Paris at the age of 68 (nearly 69)
[February 15th, 1926] New air mail service, contracted to Henry Ford, started Monday linking Detroit with Chicago and Cleveland. This connection provides Eastern Michigan its first air mail outlet to the entire country.
February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
[February 15th, 1926] New air mail service, contracted to Henry Ford, started Monday linking Detroit with Chicago and Cleveland. This connection provides Eastern Michigan its first air mail outlet to the entire country.
[February 15th, 1926] Wallace Fard Muhammad (then known as Wallie Dodd Ford) was arrested in Los Angeles, California, for violating the State Poison Act.
February 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Wallace Fard Muhammad (then known as Wallie Dodd Ford) was arrested in Los Angeles, California, for violating the State Poison Act.
[February 15th, 1926] Advertisement: Hollenden Hotel chocolates and bonbons delight every girl. Priced at $1.25 and $1.50 per pound, they are sold only at the new Candy Shop and Soda Grill in Cleveland.
February 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Advertisement: Hollenden Hotel chocolates and bonbons delight every girl. Priced at $1.25 and $1.50 per pound, they are sold only at the new Candy Shop and Soda Grill in Cleveland.
[February 15th, 1926] The Orpheum Theatre at 842 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles officially opened. It was a rainy night illuminated by searchlights to mark its debut as the fourth and final home for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit in the city
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[February 15th, 1926] The Orpheum Theatre at 842 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles officially opened. It was a rainy night illuminated by searchlights to mark its debut as the fourth and final home for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit in the city
[February 15th, 1926] Putting Some Snap Into It (Des Moines Register)
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[February 15th, 1926] Putting Some Snap Into It (Des Moines Register)
[February 15th, 1926] The Child Jesus appeared to Sister Lúcia dos Santos, one of the three visionaries of Fatima, in the courtyard of her Dorothean convent in Pontevedra, Spain. This event is a critical moment in the history of the Five First Saturdays Devotion.
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
[February 15th, 1926] The Child Jesus appeared to Sister Lúcia dos Santos, one of the three visionaries of Fatima, in the courtyard of her Dorothean convent in Pontevedra, Spain. This event is a critical moment in the history of the Five First Saturdays Devotion.
[February 13th, 1926] Colorful covers of today's magazines
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[February 13th, 1926] Randall Junior High observed Negro History Week, featuring talks by Prof. Hansberry and Dr. Woodson, the originator of the observance. Pupils also presented "The Hall of Fame" pageant and an illustrated lecture on art.
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Randall Junior High observed Negro History Week, featuring talks by Prof. Hansberry and Dr. Woodson, the originator of the observance. Pupils also presented "The Hall of Fame" pageant and an illustrated lecture on art.
[February 13th, 1926] Autographed promotional 8x10 publicity photograph of American actor Reginald Denny
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Autographed promotional 8x10 publicity photograph of American actor Reginald Denny
[February 13th, 1926] Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, initiating the Year of the Fire Tiger. Those born in a Fire Tiger year are often described as passionate, adventurous, and fiercely independent. Tigers generally symbolize power, courage, and leadership in Chinese culture.
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, initiating the Year of the Fire Tiger. Those born in a Fire Tiger year are often described as passionate, adventurous, and fiercely independent. Tigers generally symbolize power, courage, and leadership in Chinese culture.
[February 13th, 1926] Advertisement: Valentino and Vilma Banky's film, The Eagle, is in its final week, ending Thursday after causing a near-duel in Paris due to its great love scenes. See Valentino choose his true love over an Empress before The Cohens and Kellys starts Friday.
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Advertisement: Valentino and Vilma Banky's film, The Eagle, is in its final week, ending Thursday after causing a near-duel in Paris due to its great love scenes. See Valentino choose his true love over an Empress before The Cohens and Kellys starts Friday.
[February 13th, 1926] Langston Hughes's first book, the poetry collection The Weary Blues, was published by Alfred A. Knopf.
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Langston Hughes's first book, the poetry collection The Weary Blues, was published by Alfred A. Knopf.
[February 13th, 1926] VP Dawes arranged a showing of the historic compilation "Flashes of the Past" for President Coolidge and the First Lady at his home; they were reportedly enthusiastic. The film reel also had a complete success when shown to the University Club of Chicago.
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
[February 13th, 1926] VP Dawes arranged a showing of the historic compilation "Flashes of the Past" for President Coolidge and the First Lady at his home; they were reportedly enthusiastic. The film reel also had a complete success when shown to the University Club of Chicago.
[February 13th, 1926] Henry Ford believed that cutting wages directly cuts the number of customers, making shared prosperity essential. True success involves raising wages so workers can buy what they produce, defining good service as high-grade goods made by well-paid labor at a profit.
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Henry Ford believed that cutting wages directly cuts the number of customers, making shared prosperity essential. True success involves raising wages so workers can buy what they produce, defining good service as high-grade goods made by well-paid labor at a profit.
[February 13th, 1926] Record high seas and 60-mph gales battered the California coast on February 13th, causing severe damage like highway washouts and pier wreckage. Two men drowned in Santa Monica. Heavy rain soaked the state, though this precipitation is expected to benefit crops.
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
[February 13th, 1926] Record high seas and 60-mph gales battered the California coast on February 13th, causing severe damage like highway washouts and pier wreckage. Two men drowned in Santa Monica. Heavy rain soaked the state, though this precipitation is expected to benefit crops.