Historical Events
- Soviet forces occupy Estonia
- World War II: Battle of Arnhem ends in Allied failure as German forces link up on both sides of the Lower Rhine river and mop up last British resistance
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Robinson, English television host (The Weakest Link), born in Crosby, Lancashire, England
- Victoria Vetri, American model and Playboy playmate (Sep 1967, Playmate of the Year 1968), convicted of manslaughter, born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Isler, Swiss organist and critic, dies at 64
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About September 26, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
