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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 17th, 1926] Louisa Kirwan Thiers, Wisconsin's oldest woman, passed away peacefully at age 111 while staying with her daughter in Milwaukee. She was a beloved figure known for her notable lineage as a descendant of a Revolutionary War hero.
February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
[February 17th, 1926] Louisa Kirwan Thiers, Wisconsin's oldest woman, passed away peacefully at age 111 while staying with her daughter in Milwaukee. She was a beloved figure known for her notable lineage as a descendant of a Revolutionary War hero.
[February 17th, 1926] Bush fires in Gippsland, Victoria, killed 32 people and left over 1,000 families homeless. The disaster brought tales of terror, despair, and miraculous heroism amidst the destruction.
February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
[February 17th, 1926] Bush fires in Gippsland, Victoria, killed 32 people and left over 1,000 families homeless. The disaster brought tales of terror, despair, and miraculous heroism amidst the destruction.
[February 17th, 1926] A gun battle this morning at the French Hill hotel resulted in Trooper Charles Ulrich dying, another trooper injured, and proprietor Samuel Alessi dying. State police visited due to reports of disorder, prompting an investigation led by local and county authorities.
February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
[February 17th, 1926] A gun battle this morning at the French Hill hotel resulted in Trooper Charles Ulrich dying, another trooper injured, and proprietor Samuel Alessi dying. State police visited due to reports of disorder, prompting an investigation led by local and county authorities.
[February 17th, 1926] A major avalanche in Bingham's City Creek and Cottonwood canyons choked water flow, requiring reservoir gate openings. Rescuers fear over eighteen deaths from a separate slide in Sap and Doty gulches, where bodies are being recovered from burning wreckage amidst heavy snow.
February 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
[February 17th, 1926] A major avalanche in Bingham's City Creek and Cottonwood canyons choked water flow, requiring reservoir gate openings. Rescuers fear over eighteen deaths from a separate slide in Sap and Doty gulches, where bodies are being recovered from burning wreckage amidst heavy snow.
[February 17th, 1926] Dr. Kao (also known as Gao Jincheng), a Chinese medical missionary associated with the China Inland Mission (CIM), was arrested in the city of Gan-djou (modern-day Zhangye), Gansu Province.
February 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
[February 17th, 1926] Dr. Kao (also known as Gao Jincheng), a Chinese medical missionary associated with the China Inland Mission (CIM), was arrested in the city of Gan-djou (modern-day Zhangye), Gansu Province.
[February 17th, 1926] The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) formally adopted the Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 743), which served as a cornerstone of the country's secularization and modernization.
February 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM
[February 17th, 1926] The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) formally adopted the Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 743), which served as a cornerstone of the country's secularization and modernization.
[February 17th, 1926] Jack Yates High School in Houston’s Third Ward was formally dedicated to its namesake, Reverend John Henry "Jack" Yates.
February 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[February 17th, 1926] Jack Yates High School in Houston’s Third Ward was formally dedicated to its namesake, Reverend John Henry "Jack" Yates.
[February 17th, 1926] The Swiss watchmaking house "Veuve de Philippe Hüther" officially registered the trademark "The Tudor" in Geneva. The registration was done on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, who secured exclusive usage rights to the name.
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
[February 17th, 1926] The Swiss watchmaking house "Veuve de Philippe Hüther" officially registered the trademark "The Tudor" in Geneva. The registration was done on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, who secured exclusive usage rights to the name.
[February 16th, 1926] Rep. John Boylan (NY) pointing at an "eyesore" in 200 block of Pa Ave.
February 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Rep. John Boylan (NY) pointing at an "eyesore" in 200 block of Pa Ave.
[February 16th, 1926] The silent comedy film "What Happened to Jones", directed by William A. Seiter and starring Reginald Denny, premieres in theaters.
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
[February 16th, 1926] The silent comedy film "What Happened to Jones", directed by William A. Seiter and starring Reginald Denny, premieres in theaters.
[February 16th, 1926] Mardi Gras is observed with a splendid celebration. The Comus pageant concluded the festivities, followed by Rex and Comus officially merging their courts at midnight, signaling the start of Ash Wednesday.
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Mardi Gras is observed with a splendid celebration. The Comus pageant concluded the festivities, followed by Rex and Comus officially merging their courts at midnight, signaling the start of Ash Wednesday.
[February 16th, 1926] Two men died in Los Angeles elevator shaft falls yesterday. Jack Mellington, 29, died at the hospital after falling three stories in the Subway Terminal Building. Fred Otto, 57, a janitor, died instantly after falling from the first floor in the Citizens' National Bank Building
February 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Two men died in Los Angeles elevator shaft falls yesterday. Jack Mellington, 29, died at the hospital after falling three stories in the Subway Terminal Building. Fred Otto, 57, a janitor, died instantly after falling from the first floor in the Citizens' National Bank Building
[February 16th, 1926] Swami Yogananda will begin a lecture course in Pittsburgh on Sunday, explaining the body acts like a battery losing energy via activity.
February 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Swami Yogananda will begin a lecture course in Pittsburgh on Sunday, explaining the body acts like a battery losing energy via activity.
[February 16th, 1926] French star Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Helen Wills in a fiercely contested tennis match, pushing Wills' limits despite low expectations. Wills excelled in singles, nearly winning the second set, and was the most effective player in their subsequent doubles loss.
February 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
[February 16th, 1926] French star Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Helen Wills in a fiercely contested tennis match, pushing Wills' limits despite low expectations. Wills excelled in singles, nearly winning the second set, and was the most effective player in their subsequent doubles loss.
[February 16th, 1926] A champion black and tan dog belonging to Mrs. Robert Fischer is seen snapping a picture at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. Peter is almost hidden by the camera.
February 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
[February 16th, 1926] A champion black and tan dog belonging to Mrs. Robert Fischer is seen snapping a picture at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. Peter is almost hidden by the camera.
[February 16th, 1926] Extensive bushfires in Victoria and South Australia resulted in 28 confirmed deaths and dozens missing, devastating dairy-farming centers and timber mills.
February 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Extensive bushfires in Victoria and South Australia resulted in 28 confirmed deaths and dozens missing, devastating dairy-farming centers and timber mills.
[February 16th, 1926] The Soviet Union became the first country in the world to recognize the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd and established formal diplomatic relations
February 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[February 16th, 1926] The Soviet Union became the first country in the world to recognize the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd and established formal diplomatic relations
[February 16th, 1926] The Albanian lek was officially introduced as the national currency under the reign of King Zog I.
February 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
[February 16th, 1926] The Albanian lek was officially introduced as the national currency under the reign of King Zog I.
[February 16th, 1926] Twelve thousand New York fur workers struck following a contract dispute and a manufacturers' lockout. Workers seek a 40-hour week and job insurance funded by a 3% payroll share, but manufacturers deemed union demands dictatorial.
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
[February 16th, 1926] Twelve thousand New York fur workers struck following a contract dispute and a manufacturers' lockout. Workers seek a 40-hour week and job insurance funded by a 3% payroll share, but manufacturers deemed union demands dictatorial.
[February 14th, 1926] Le Petit Echo de la Mode magazine
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM
[February 14th, 1926] Le Petit Echo de la Mode magazine
[February 14th, 1926] A freak tropical storm in New York saved the city over $1,000,000 in snow removal costs as warm rain melted ice, though the rain caused flooding and lightning strikes. A transformer blew, darkening a theater, but colder weather is expected to return soon.
February 16, 2026 at 1:01 AM
[February 14th, 1926] A freak tropical storm in New York saved the city over $1,000,000 in snow removal costs as warm rain melted ice, though the rain caused flooding and lightning strikes. A transformer blew, darkening a theater, but colder weather is expected to return soon.
[February 14th, 1926] A grueling soccer match in Tiverton, RI between 10-man Boston and Fall River ended in a 1-1 tie despite a crowd of 7,000 watching in the rain.
February 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
[February 14th, 1926] A grueling soccer match in Tiverton, RI between 10-man Boston and Fall River ended in a 1-1 tie despite a crowd of 7,000 watching in the rain.
[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.