Famous Birthdays
- Joop Admiraal, Dutch actor and director (You Are My Mother), born in Ophemert, Gelderland, Netherlands (d. 2006)
- Valentin Pavlov, Russian politician and Prime Minister of the Soviet Union (1991), born in Moscow, Soviet Union (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Bessie Smith, American blues singer known as the "Empress of the Blues" (recorded over 200 songs), dies of injuries sustained in car crash at 43
- Edward A. Filene, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, dies at 77
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About September 26, 1937
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
