Historical Events
- Bulgaria announces withdrawal & German troops are to be disarmed
Liberation of Paris
French General Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division and Charles de Gaulle parade down the Champs Elysees in Paris after the liberation of the city from Nazi occupation
- US 12nd Army Corps crosses river Seine East of Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Parker, British session guitarist (Blue Mink; Serge Gainsbourg) and television and film composer (American Gothic), born in Matlock, Derbyshire, England
- Cornelia J. "Corry" Arends, Dutch actress (Fool's Hat)
- Neroli Fairhall, New Zealand archer (first paraplegic to compete in the Olympic Games 1984), born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 2006)
- Richard, English prince and Duke of Gloucester, born in Northampton, England
- Stephen Greif, English actor (Blake's Seven), born in Sawbridgeworth, England
Famous Deaths
- Adam von Trott zu Solz, German lawyer and diplomat, dies at 35
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About August 26, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
