Number 1 Songs in 1926 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"Valencia"
Jack Hylton and His Orchestra
Jack Hylton was the most popular British bandleader of the 1920s. 'Valencia', a catchy Spanish-flavoured tune, was a massive hit and was played endlessly in dance halls across Britain.
US #1
"Baby Face"
Jan Garber and His Orchestra
This bouncy, cheerful number was one of the biggest hits of 1926. Written by Harry Akst and Benny Davis, it has been covered countless times and remains a jazz-era standard.
Biggest Films of 1926 — Box Office Hits
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Box Office: $10.7 million
This epic silent film was the most expensive production of its era, costing nearly $4 million. The chariot race sequence, filmed with 42 cameras, was one of the most spectacular action scenes in early cinema.
Fashion and Style of 1926
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1926
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1926