Famous Birthdays
- Clem Beauchamp, American film actor, stuntman, and production manager (Tarzan; Dick Tracy; The Adventures of Superman), born in Bloomfield, Iowa (d. 1992)
- Peggy Guggenheim, American art patron & collector, born in New York City (d. 1979)
1898 Highlights
About August 26, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo