Historical Events
Hollywoodland
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los Angeles; old Hollywoodland sign torn down, reconstruction of a replacement begins with just Hollywood
Famous Birthdays
- Jane Smiley, American novelist (Pulitzer 1991-A Thousand Acres), born in Los Angeles, California
- Martin Delray, American country singer ("Get Rhythm"), born in Texarkana, Arkansas
- Minette Walters, English novelist (The Ice House), born in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
- Toby Myers, American session and touring bass player (Roadmaster; John Mellencamp, 1982-99), born in Indiana
About September 26, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
