What Happened on July 26, 1926

Historical Events

  • National Bar Association incorporates
  • Philippines government asks USA for a plebiscite on independence

Famous Birthdays

  • Ana MarĂ­a Matute, Spanish author (Fiesta al noroeste), born in Barcelona, Spain (d. 2014)
  • James Best [Jewel Franklin Guy], American actor (The Dukes of Hazzard, Sounder), born in Powderly, Kentucky (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Todd Lincoln, American politician, lawyer, Captain (Union Army), diplomat, businessman, and son of President Abraham Lincoln, dies in his sleep at 82
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About July 26, 1926

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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