Historical Events
- Cincinnati Red Lonny Frey hits 8 doubles in a doubleheader
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Davis Jr, American pop singer (5th Dimension - "Up, Up And Away"), born in St Louis, Missouri
- Gene Gaines, American Canadian Football HOF defensive back (CFL All Star 1965, 66, 67; Grey Cup 1968, 69 Ottawa Rough Riders, 1970, 74 Montreal Alouettes), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2023)
- Gerald North, American climatologist, born in Sweetwater, Tennessee
- Neil Abercrombie, American politician (Rep-D-Hawaii, 1986-88), born in Buffalo, New York
Famous Deaths
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938)
American Harlem Renaissance poet, lyricist ("Lift Every Voice And Sing"), civil rights activist, and leader of the NAACP, dies in a car crash at 67
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About June 26, 1938
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
