Historical Events
Victory in Battle
General Franco's Nationalist troops conquer Santander during the Spanish Civil War
- Pumping to build Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay is finished
Famous Birthdays
- Tom Heinsohn, American NBA star, coach (Boston Celtics) and broadcaster, born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
Andrew Mellon (1855-1937)
American banker (Mellon Bank), industrialist and Secretary of the Treasury (1921-32), dies at 82
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About August 26, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
