Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Cortot, French-Swiss pianist and teacher, born in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland (d. 1962)
- Edmund Gwenn, English actor (Miracle on 34th Street), born in London, England (d. 1959)
- Ugo Cerletti, Italian neurologist (discovered the method of electroconvulsive therapy), born in Conegliano, Italy (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- Hermann Grassmann, German linguist and mathematician, dies at 68
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About September 26, 1877
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 146 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
