Historical Events
- Newly renamed American League opener in Cleveland draws 6,500 (still as a minor league, was Western League)
Famous Birthdays
- Charles F. Richter, American physicist and seismologist (developed the Richter scale for measuring earthquake magnitude), born in Overpeck, Ohio (d. 1985)
Hack Wilson (1900-1948)
American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder (MLB single season record 191 RBI 1930; NL HR leader 1926–28, 30; NL RBI leader 1929, 30; Chicago Cubs), born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
About April 26, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
