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Germany in 1926

Historical records for Germany in 1926, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

66Records
57Events
24Named people
9Places
11Categories

Historical records

January

15 January 1926Resignation of Wihelm MarxWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Dr Marx leaves office

20 January 1926ChancellorHans Luther

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Dr Hans Luther (No party affiliation) forms 2nd cabinet

31 January 1926Cologne Zone Evacuation Follows Locarno DiplomacyGustav Stresemann

Cologne · Government / Weimar Republic

Allied occupation of the Cologne zone ends as political conditions improve after the Locarno settlement.

February

9 February 1926Enigma MachineArthur Scherbius

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Sees the German Navy introduce an Enigma variant for secure naval communications.

12 February 1926Royal Astronomical Society Gold MedalAlbert Einstein

London · Science / Astronomy

Receives the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal for relativity and the theory of gravitation.

14 February 1926Conference of BambergPaul Joseph Goebbels

Bamberg · Politics / NSDAP

Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program". After the conference Goebbels is appointed Gauleiter of Berlin & supports Hitler

14 February 1926Conference of BambergAdolf Hitler

Bamberg · Politics / NSDAP

Reinforces his leadership over the Party, particularly over north German party rebels. Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program"

March

24 March 1926Secrets of a SoulGeorg Wilhelm Pabst

Berlin · Arts / Cinema

Directs Secrets of a Soul, a film influenced by psychoanalysis.

April

24 April 1926Berlin TreatyWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia

24 April 1926German Soviet PactGustav Stressman

Government / Weimar Republic

A German-Soviet non-aggression pact is concluded.

24 April 1926NeutralityWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia

24 April 1926Treaty of BerlinHans Luther

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Treaty of Berlin, renewing the neutral relationship established after Rapallo.

24 April 1926Treaty of Berlin with Soviet UnionGustav Stresemann

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Stresemann signs the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union while maintaining Germany's western Locarno policy.

24 April 1926Treaty of FriendshipWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia

May

12 May 1926Resignation of Hans LutherHans Luther

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Dr Luther leaves office over flag dispute

16 May 1926ChancellorWihelm Marx

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Marx cabinet of the Center, BVP, DDP, DVP, 2 term

June

20 June 1926ReferendumWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Referendum on expropriation of princely families

July

4 July 1926Grossdeutsche JugendbewegungAdolf Hitler

Politics / NSDAP

The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)

4 July 1926Hitler YouthKurt GrubeR

Politics / NSDAP

The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The architect of the re-organisation of the Hitler Youth is Kurt Gruber, a law student and admirer of Hitler

4 July 1926Hitler YouthAdolf Hitler

Politics / NSDAP

The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)

September

8 September 1926German League Council Seat SecuredGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Germany enters the League of Nations and receives a permanent seat on the Council.

8 September 1926Germany Admitted to League of NationsGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Stresemann leads the German delegation as Germany enters the League of Nations with a permanent Council seat.

8 September 1926Germany Joins LeagueWilhelm Marx

Berlin · Warfare / League of Nations

His government secures Germany's admission to the League.

8 September 1926Germany Joins LeagueGustav Stressman

Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Germany enters the League with a Council seat.

8 September 1926League of NationsWilhelm Marx

Warfare / League of Nations

Germany joins the League of Nations

8 September 1926League of NationsGustav Stressman

Berlin · Warfare / League of Nations

Germany enters the League of Nations, the vote is unanimous

8 September 1926Spirit of Locarno ConsolidatedGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Germany's League admission is widely presented as a major consequence of the diplomatic reconciliation achieved at Locarno.

10 September 1926Germany enters League of NationsWilhelm Marx

Warfare / League of Nations

Germany enters League of Nations

10 September 1926League of NationsWilhelm Marx

Warfare / League of Nations

Germany enters League of Nations

14 September 1926Five-Power Rhineland Pact in ForceGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Government / Weimar Republic

The five-power Rhineland Pact becomes operative after Germany joins the League and ratifications are deposited.

14 September 1926Locarno Treaties Enter into ForceGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Government / Weimar Republic

The Locarno agreements enter into force after the ratifications are deposited and Germany has joined the League of Nations.

14 September 1926Ratifications Deposited at GenevaGustav Stresemann

Geneva · Government / Weimar Republic

The ratifications of the Locarno Treaty of Mutual Guarantee are deposited at Geneva.

October

14 October 1926FaustFriedrich Wilhelm Murnau

Berlin · Arts / Cinema

Directs Faust, one of the last major German silent fantasy films.

December

1 December 1926EditorPaul Joseph Goebbels

Politics / NSDAP

Takes over the publications of Gregor Strasser including the NS-Briefe

1 December 1926PropagandaPaul Joseph Goebbels

Politics / NSDAP

Appointed Propagandist by Hitler, separates him from Gregor Strasser & wins his loyalty

10 December 1926Nobel Peace AwardGustav Stressman

Berlin · Warfare / Military

Wins the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Aristide Briand.

10 December 1926Nobel Peace Prize for Franco-German ReconciliationGustav Stresemann

Oslo · Government / Weimar Republic

Stresemann shares the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize with Briand for Franco-German reconciliation associated with Locarno.

10 December 1926Nobel Peace Prize SharingGustav Stressman

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Shares the Nobel Peace Prize with French statesman Aristide Briand.

December 1926Political SupportWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies

December 1926Resignation of Philip ScheidemannPhilip Scheidemann

Government / Weimar Republic

The Government falls after Scheidemann exposes links between German & Russian Armies

December 1926Resignation of Wihelm MarxWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies

Other Events

1926Alliance German armed forces and Russian Red ArmyWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

The armed forces secretly co-operate with the Russian Red Army

1926ArmamentWihelm Marx

Government / Weimar Republic

The armed forces secretly co-operate with the Russian Red Army

1926Attorney GeneralHans Frank

Politics / NSDAP

Appointed Attorney

1926Aviation DevelopmentErnst Udet

Warfare / Military

German pilots and engineers continue to develop aviation skills through civilian and foreign training routes

1926Bavarian Division Operations WorkAlfred Jodl

Munich · Warfare / Military

Jodl performs staff duties in Munich dealing with training and operational planning.

1926ChairmanLeo Baeck

Religion / Jewish Welfare Organisation

Appointed Chairman of the Jewish Welfare Organisation

1926Einstein-Szilard Refrigerator WorkAlbert Einstein

Berlin · Science / Technology

Works with Leo Szilard on safer refrigerator designs without moving mechanical parts.

1926Enigma MachineWilli Korn

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Develops the reflector principle used in Enigma, allowing encryption and decryption to use the same machine settings.

1926EvacuationGustav Stressman

Rhineland, The · Warfare / League of Nations

Meets Briand to discuss the evacuation of the Rhineland

1926Exile of Herman GoeringHerman Goering

Politics / NSDAP

Escapes to Sweden

1926GauleiterPaul Joseph Goebbels

Berlin · Politics / NSDAP

Appointed Gauleiter of Berlin-Brandenburg by Hitler

1926German Implementation of Locarno SettlementGustav Stresemann

Berlin · Government / Weimar Republic

Stresemann continues implementing the Locarno settlement as Germany moves toward full diplomatic rehabilitation in Western Europe.

1926Health OrganisationLudwig Rajchman

Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Builds the League Health Organisation's technical work.

1926Invention of MesserschmittWilly Messerschmitt

Science / Technology

The Messerschmit aircraft plant is built in Bamberg

1926Jewish Welfare OrganisationLeo Baeck

Religion / Jewish Welfare Organisation

Appointed Chairman of the Jewish Welfare Organisation

1926League of NationsGustav Stressman

Berlin · Warfare / League of Nations

Obtains Germany's admission into the League of Nations

1926ReichsfuhrerJoseph Berchtold

Warfare / Military

The title of Reichsfuhrer is created by Joseph Berchtold. Appointed Reichsfuhrer-SS

1926Rule of SaarlandGustav Stressman

Saarland · Warfare / League of Nations

Meets Briand to discuss the return of the Saarland to Germany

1926Rupp Radiation ExperimentsAlbert Einstein

Berlin · Science / Physics

Collaborates with Emil Rupp on proposed tests of whether atomic radiation behaves as waves or quanta.

1926Schrodinger Wave Mechanics DiscussionAlbert Einstein

Berlin · Science / Physics

Studies and discusses Schrödinger's wave mechanics while questioning its physical interpretation.

1926Standard BearerJakob Grimminger

Politics / NSDAP

Appointed Standard Bearer for the Nazis

1926States NeedHans Grimm

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Volke Ohne Raum". Publication of "States Need for Living Space"

1926States Need for Living SpaceHans Grimm

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Volke Ohne Raum". Publication of "States Need for Living Space"

1926TrialHans Frank

Politics / NSDAP

Defends the brownshirts, 40,000 such trials are held between 1925 & 1933

1926Volke Ohne RaumHans Grimm

Arts / Literature

Publication of "Volke Ohne Raum". Publication of "States Need for Living Space"

Names involved

Adolf HitlerAlbert EinsteinAlfred JodlArthur ScherbiusErnst UdetFriedrich Wilhelm MurnauGeorg Wilhelm PabstGustav StresemannGustav StressmanHans FrankHans GrimmHans LutherHerman GoeringJakob GrimmingerJoseph BerchtoldKurt GrubeRLeo BaeckLudwig RajchmanPaul Joseph GoebbelsPhilip ScheidemannWihelm MarxWilhelm MarxWilli KornWilly Messerschmitt

Places involved

BambergBerlinCologneGenevaLondonMunichOsloRhineland, TheSaarland

Provenance

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