Historical Events
- Chad is the first French colony to join the Allies under the administration of Félix Éboué, France's first black colonial governor
- RKC soccer team forms in Waalwijk
Famous Birthdays
- Don LaFontaine, American voice actor (d. 2008)
- Nik Turner, British jazz-rock fusion saxophonist, flute player, singer, and composer (Hawkwind), born in Oxford, England (d. 2022)
About August 26, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
