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1 Jan 1926
Russia
Russia
- Kliment Voroshilov became a full member of the Soviet Politburo. ww2dbase [Kliment Voroshilov | CPC]
- Arthur Coningham was awarded the Air Force Cross medal. ww2dbase [Arthur Coningham | CPC]
4 Jan 1926
Korea
Korea
- The construction of the General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea was completed. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
6 Jan 1926
United States
United States
- USS Nevada arrived at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for maintenance. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Nevada | Bremerton, Washington | DS]
9 Jan 1926
China
China
- Chen Lifu was made Chiang Kaishek's private secretary in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. ww2dbase [Chiang Kaishek | Chen Lifu | Guangzhou, Guangdong | CPC]
20 Jan 1926

- Karl Hermann Frank's son Harald was born. ww2dbase [Karl Hermann Frank | CPC]

22 Jan 1926
- Robert Saundby was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. ww2dbase [Robert Saundby | CPC]
26 Jan 1926
French Indochina
French Indochina
- Prince Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy ascended to the throne as Emperor Bao Dai of Nguyen Dynasty Vietnam. ww2dbase [Bao Dai | CPC]
28 Jan 1926
United States
United States
- Harold Gonsalves was born in Alameda, California, United States. ww2dbase [Harold Gonsalves | Alameda, California | CPC]
1 Feb 1926
Kirghizia
Kirghizia
- Kirghiz Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic was formed within Russia. ww2dbase [CPC]
6 Feb 1926
United States
United States
- Joseph Rochefort was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and would soon take over the cryptanalysis section of the US Navy in Washington DC, United States as the previous commanding officer received sea duty. ww2dbase [Joseph Rochefort | Washington | CPC]
14 Feb 1926
- In Germany, Hitler summoned the senior Nazi Party leadership to a conference at Bamberg. Speaking for five hours he rejected the alternative party programme devised by Gregor Strasser in 1920, in favour of a more revolutionary struggle for power. Hitler would emerge with greater control over Nazi Party policies. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | AC]
19 Feb 1926
United States
United States
- USS Nevada departed Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Nevada | Bremerton, Washington | DS]
20 Feb 1926
- Chuichi Nagumo returned to Japan after a tour of Europe and the United States. ww2dbase [Chuichi Nagumo | CPC]
2 Mar 1926
Japan
Japan
- Kenkichi Ueda was made the head of the supply section of the Japanese Army Cavalry. ww2dbase [Kenkichi Ueda | CPC]
- General Shusei Morioka was named the commanding officer of the Japanese Chosen Army in occupied Korea, relieving Soroku Suzuki. Morioka named Lieutenant General Senyuki Hayashi as his chief of staff. ww2dbase [CPC]
10 Mar 1926
- The Samuel commission published a report recommending sweeping changes to the mining industry in the United Kingdom. This report included a recommendation for a 13.5% reduction in miners wages and the withdrawal of Government subsidies. ww2dbase [AC]
12 Mar 1926
United States
United States
- USS Pennsylvania departed Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Pennsylvania | Bremerton, Washington | DS]
14 Mar 1926
China
China
15 Mar 1926
United States
United States
- USS Pennsylvania arrived at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for an overhaul. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Pennsylvania | Bremerton, Washington | DS]
16 Mar 1926

- Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the first successful liquid-fuelled rocket from Auburn, Massachusetts, United States. Flying for only 2.5 seconds, the rocket travelled 184 feet at around a speed of 60 miles per hour. ww2dbase [AC]

18 Mar 1926
China


China
- Wang Zhi witnessed the death of a fellow student during a student protest in Beiping, China. ww2dbase [Wang Zhi | Beiping | CPC]


20 Mar 1926
China
China
- Having discovered a Communist plot to kidnap him in Guangzhou in southern China, Chiang Kaishek issued the order to arrest top Communist and left-wing leaders. As Wang Jingwei fled to Paris, France and Zhou Enlai fled to Shanghai, China, Chiang would effectively emerge from this failed plot as the sole leader of the Nationalist Party and its military forces. ww2dbase [Chiang Kaishek | Guangzhou, Guangdong | CPC]
22 Mar 1926
- Guy Gabaldon was born. ww2dbase [Guy Gabaldon | CPC]
- Henry Arnold was officially reprimanded for violating Army General Order No. 20 and was transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas, United States as the commanding officer of 16th Observation Squadron. ww2dbase [Henry Arnold | Fort Riley, Kansas | CPC]
27 Mar 1926
China
China
30 Mar 1926
- Chuichi Nagumo was named the commanding officer of gunboat Saga. ww2dbase [Chuichi Nagumo | CPC]
31 Mar 1926
- Furutaka was commissioned into service. ww2dbase [Furutaka | CPC]
4 Apr 1926
France
France
- The keel of Suffren was laid down at the Arsenal de Brest in France. ww2dbase [Suffren | Brest, Bretagne | CPC]
16 Apr 1926
- Pierre Barjot was promoted to the rank of lieutenant while serving aboard the ship Baccarat. ww2dbase [Pierre Barjot | CPC]
21 Apr 1926
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) was born at Mayfair, London, England, United Kingdom. ww2dbase [London, England | AC]
26 Apr 1926
United States
United States
- Franklin Roosevelt announced the purchase of the Meriwether Inn in Warm Springs, Georgia, United States. ww2dbase [Franklin Roosevelt | Warm Springs, Georgia | CPC]
1 May 1926
- In Britain the mine owners, following the recommendations of the Samuel commission demanded that workers accept longer hours and a reduction in wages of between 10 and 25%. ww2dbase [AC]
- Hiroshi Nemoto arrived in Nanjing, China as a military attaché. ww2dbase [Hiroshi Nemoto | Nanjing | CPC]
3 May 1926
- In the United Kingdom, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) called a general strike after one million mine workers were locked out for refusing to accept longer working hours and reduced wages. ww2dbase [AC]
14 May 1926
United States
United States
- USS Pennsylvania departed Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Pennsylvania | Bremerton, Washington | DS]
20 May 1926
- Captain Saburo Matsui was made the commanding officer of Kamoi. ww2dbase [Kamoi | CPC]
1 Jun 1926
United States
United States
- USS Holland was commissioned at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Puget Sound Navy Yard | Holland | Bremerton, Washington | CPC]
14 Jun 1926
- Brazil left the League of Nations. ww2dbase [CPC]
15 Jun 1926
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
- Kasuga helped in the rescue of the crew of the freighter SS City of Naples that struck a rock off the coast of Japan and broke up. Two of Kasuga crewmen were later awarded medals by King George V for their gallantry during the rescue. ww2dbase [Kasuga | CPC]
25 Jun 1926
China
China
30 Jun 1926
- Bruce Fraser was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Bruce Fraser | CPC]
- Joseph Stilwell stepped down as a Student Officer at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Leavenworth, Kansas | CPC]
1 Jul 1926
- Kako was commissioned into service. ww2dbase [Kako | CPC]
- Harry Dimoline was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Harry Dimoline | CPC]
- Rear Admiral Junzo Yoshitake was named the Chief of Staff of the Mako naval port at Pescadores islands, Taiwan. ww2dbase [Mako Guard District | Mako, Hoko | CPC]
- Clifton Cates was assigned to the Recruiting Station at Spokane, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Clifton Cates | Spokane, Washington | CPC]
2 Jul 1926
- Under the Air Corps Act, the US Army Air Service (USAAS) became the US Army Air Corps (USAAC). ww2dbase [AC]
4 Jul 1926
- At the National Socialist first party congress held at Weimar, Germany, Hitler's personal authority over the party was accepted by the majority and his position of party Führer was formally approved. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | AC]
10 Jul 1926
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Roderick Carr was attached to the Headquarters of Air Defence of Great Britain of the Royal Air Force. ww2dbase [Roderick Carr | CPC]
15 Jul 1926
Germany
Germany
- Seeadler was launched at the Reichsmarinewerft yard in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. ww2dbase [Kriegsmarinewerft | Seeadler | Wilhelmshaven | CPC]
- Albatros was launched by Reichsmarinewerft in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. ww2dbase [Kriegsmarinewerft | Albatros | Wilhelmshaven, Weser-Ems | CPC]
16 Jul 1926
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
- Joseph Bech was made the Prime Minister of Luxembourg. ww2dbase [Joseph Bech | CPC]
- Mitsunoshin Kamiyama was named the governor-general of Taiwan. ww2dbase [CPC]
22 Jul 1926
Japan
Japan
- Kenkichi Ueda was awarded Order of the Sacred Treasure 2nd Class. ww2dbase [Kenkichi Ueda | CPC]
26 Jul 1926
Japan
Japan
- Kichisaburo Nomura was attached to the Naval General Staff. ww2dbase [Kichisaburo Nomura | CPC]
28 Jul 1926
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Lieutenant General Kunishige Tanaka was named the commanding officer of the Taiwan Army. ww2dbase [CPC]
14 Aug 1926
- Captain R. Elliot was named the commanding officer of HMS Hermes, replacing Captain C. P. Talbot. ww2dbase [Hermes | CPC]
16 Aug 1926
China
China
20 Aug 1926
United States
United States
- Joseph Stilwell boarded USAT Thomas in the United States. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | CPC]
26 Aug 1926
- Commander Lucien Kimball was named the commanding officer of USS Canopus, replacing Commander Frank Roberts. ww2dbase [Canopus | CPC]
- Wang Zhi arrived at Seattle, Washington, United States aboard the passenger ship President McKinley. ww2dbase [Wang Zhi | Seattle, Washington | CPC]
5 Sep 1926
China
China
- USS Stewart was fired upon by Chinese Nationalist guns near Hakou, Hubei Province, China, slightly injuring two sailors. ww2dbase [Stewart | Hankou, Hubei | CPC]
10 Sep 1926
China
China
- USS Stewart was fired upon by Chinese Nationalist small arms and artillery near Hakou, Hubei Province, China; the Americans returned fire with small arms and one 4-inch shell and forced the Chinese to cease fire. ww2dbase [Stewart | Hankou, Hubei | CPC]
15 Sep 1926
Germany
Germany
- In Kiel, Germany, the firm Howaldtswerke was liquidated, and the shipyarding portion of the business would continue operations under the name Dietrichsdorier Werft AG. ww2dbase [Howaldtswerke Kiel | Kiel | CPC]
28 Sep 1926
China
China
- Joseph Stilwell disembarked USAT Thomas at Tianjin, China. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Tianjin | CPC]
29 Sep 1926
China
China
- Joseph Stilwell was assigned to the 15th Infantry Regiment in Tianjin, China. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Tianjin | CPC]
1 Oct 1926
- Hugo Sperrle was promoted to the rank of Major. ww2dbase [Hugo Sperrle | CPC]
- Joseph Stilwell was made the commanding officer of a provisional battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment in Tianjin, China. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Tianjin | CPC]
- Vi Kyuin "Wellington" Koo was made the intrim President of China. ww2dbase [Wellington Koo | CPC]
- Vi Kyuin "Wellington" Koo was made the premier of Chinese Beiyang Government. ww2dbase [Wellington Koo | CPC]
- The General Government Building in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea was officially inaugurated. ww2dbase [Keijo General Government Building | Keijo | CPC]
9 Oct 1926
- Mussolini was declared the commander-in-chief of the Milizia Volontaria Sicurezza Nazionale (National Security Volunteer Militia). ww2dbase [Benito Mussolini | CPC]
12 Oct 1926
China
China
- He Yingqin was named the commanding officer of the 1st Cadet Regiment consisted of trainees of the Whampoa Military Academy in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. ww2dbase [He Yingqin | Guangzhou, Guangdong | CPC]
13 Oct 1926
China
China
- He Yingqin was named the director of academy affairs at the Whampoa Military Academy in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. ww2dbase [He Yingqin | Guangzhou, Guangdong | CPC]
15 Oct 1926
- Chuichi Nagumo was named the commanding officer of gunboat Uji. ww2dbase [Chuichi Nagumo | CPC]
19 Oct 1926
Japan
Japan
- Prince Hironobu was awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia. ww2dbase [Hironobu | CPC]
27 Oct 1926
Japan
Japan
- Prince Hiroyasu's fifth child, Princess Atsuko, married Count Yukiyasu Kiyosu. ww2dbase [Hiroyasu | CPC]
1 Nov 1926
- Captain Shingo Ishikawa was made the commanding officer of Kamoi. ww2dbase [Kamoi | CPC]
- Joseph Goebbels was appointed the Nazi Party Gauleiter of Berlin, Germany. ww2dbase [Joseph Goebbels | Berlin | AC]
4 Nov 1926
- Prince Leopold of Belgium married Princess Astrid of Sweden in a civil ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. ww2dbase [Leopold III | AC]
8 Nov 1926
- In München, Germany, the National Socialist Party faithful gathered for the first annual day to honour the fallen martyrs who died on 9 Nov 1923 during Adolf Hitler's failed Putsch. ww2dbase [AC]
11 Nov 1926
Japan
Japan
- Captain Seishichi Yamaguchi was named the commanding officer of Tenryu. ww2dbase [Tenryu | CPC]
14 Nov 1926
Germany
Germany
- Emden departed Wilhelmshaven, Germany on her first long-range training cruise. ww2dbase [Emden | Wilhelmshaven | CPC]
27 Nov 1926
Japan
Japan
- Destroyer No. 34 was laid down at the Fujinagata Shipyards, Tokyo, Japan. ww2dbase [Yuzuki | CPC]
1 Dec 1926
- Mineichi Koga was promoted to the rank of captain. ww2dbase [Mineichi Koga | CPC]
- Nobutake Kondo was named the chief of staff of the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet. ww2dbase [Nobutake Kondo | CPC]
- Captain Kamezaburo Nakamura was named the commanding officer of Naka. ww2dbase [Naka | CPC]
- Prince Hironobu was assigned to battleship Yamashiro. ww2dbase [Hironobu | CPC]
- Masafumi Arima enrolled in the Naval War College. ww2dbase [Masafumi Arima | CPC]
- Kichisaburo Nomura was promoted to the rank of vice admiral. ww2dbase [Kichisaburo Nomura | CPC]
- Captain Nihei Sezaki was named the commanding officer of Settsu. ww2dbase [Settsu | CPC]
- Chiaki Matsuda entered the Naval War College in Kamiosaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. ww2dbase [Chiaki Matsuda | Tokyo | CPC]
- Minoru Ota was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander. ww2dbase [Minoru Ota | CPC]
- Vice Admiral Naotaro Nagasawa was named the commanding officer of Chinkai Guard District in southern Korea; Rear Admiral Sunao Matsuzaki was named the chief of staff. ww2dbase [Chinkai Guard District | Chinkai, Gyeongsangnam | CPC]
6 Dec 1926
China
China
- Joseph Stilwell was made the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment in Tianjin, China. ww2dbase [Joseph Stilwell | Tianjin | CPC]
21 Dec 1926
- Ira Eaker started the 35,200 km journey around South America in the Pan American Goodwill Flight in an OA-1 float plane. ww2dbase [Ira Eaker | CPC]
25 Dec 1926
Japan
Japan
- Crown Prince Hirohito became the Emperor of Japan upon his father's passing. His coronation ceremony would not take place until 1928, however. ww2dbase [Showa | CPC]
28 Dec 1926
Germany
Germany
- Tecklenborg Werft of Bremerhaven, Germany was acquired by A. G. Weser. ww2dbase [Joh. C. Tecklenborg Schiffswerft- und Maschinenfabrik AG | Bremerhaven | AG]
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