Historical Events
Don Juan
"Don Juan" starring John Barrymore is released by Warner Bros, the 1st feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects
- American Gertrude Ederle (20) becomes 1st woman to swim English Channel in 14 hours, 39 minutes, a record for male or female
Famous Birthdays
- Christa Reinig, German poet and writer (Idleness is the Root of All Love, The Tightrope Walker), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2008)
- Clem Labine, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1956, 57; World Series 1955, 59, 60; Brooklyn / LA Dodgers, Detroit Tigers), born in Lincoln, Rhode Island (d. 2007)
- Frank Finlay, British actor (Robbery, Lifeforce), born in Farnworth Lancashire (d. 2016)
- J[anet] O[pal] Jeppson [nee Janet Asimov], author (2nd Experiment)
- Norman Wexler, American screenwriter (d. 1999)
About August 6, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
