What Happened on December 23, 1926

Historical Events

  • KEX-AM in Portland OR begins radio transmissions

Famous Birthdays

  • Raymond Daveluy, Canadian organist (St. Joseph's Montreal, 1960-2002), composer and educator, born in Victoriaville, Quebec (d. 2016)
  • Robert Bly, American poet (Loving a Woman in Two Worlds), and writer (Iron John: A Book About Men), born in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota (d. 2021) [1]
  • Ron Gowans, Australian jazz saxophonist, born in Sydney (d. 2009)

About December 23, 1926

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn