Historical Events
1st Flight Over the North Pole?
1st flight over the North Pole claimed by Richard E. Byrd and co-pilot Floyd Bennett. Later discovery of Byrd's diary suggests they may have turned back 150 miles short of the pole due to an oil leak.
Famous Birthdays
- Francis Kennedy, British diplomat
- Joshua Hassan, chief minister (Gibralter)
- Robin Cooke, pres (NZ Court of Appeal)
Famous Deaths
- J. M. Dent, British publisher, dies at 77
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights
About May 9, 1926
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
