Page 10: Historical Events In 1926

Jul 16   Brian Howard, deputy chairman (Marks & Spencer) on this day in history.   

Jul 16   Jaspar govt asks authority to save Belgian franc on this day in history.   

Jul 16   The first underwater color photographs appeared in " National Geographic" magazine in the year 1926.   

Jul 17   In the year 1926 Édouard Carpentier, French-born professional wrestler   

Jul 17   On this day in history paavo Nurmi walks world record 4x1500m (16:11.4)   

Jul 19   On this day in history 2nd French govt of Herriot, forms   

Jul 19   On this day in history helen Gallagher, Bkln, actress (Ryan's Hope, Strangers When We Meet)   

Jul 20   On this day in history a convention of the Methodist Church votes to allow women to become priests.   

Jul 21   On this day in history gerald Ian Lacey, architect/town planner   

Jul 22   105ø F (41ø C), Waterbury, Connecticut (state record) in the year 1926.   

Jul 22   On this day in history 105°F (41°C), Waterbury, Connecticut (state record)   

Jul 22   In the year 1926 108ø F (42ø C), Troy, New York (state record)   

Jul 22   Bryan Forbes, director/producer (Endless Games, King Rat) on this day in history.   

Jul 23   On this day in history belgian NMBS/SNCFB forms   

Jul 24   Hans-Gunther Winkler, Germany, equestrian jumper (Olympic-gold-1956) in the year 1926.   

Jul 25   Teodor Grigoriu, composer in the year 1926.   

Jul 26   Barbara Jefford, actress (Saint, Reunion, Ulysses) on this day in history.   

Jul 26   On this day in history national Bar Association incorporates   

Jul 27   Peter Coker, captain on this day in history.   

Jul 28   Team of scientists from Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and Carnegie Institution determine height of the Ionosphere through use of radio pulse transmitter developed by NRL on this day in history.   

Jul 28   On this day in history uS & Panamanian pact about safeguard of Panama Canal   

Jul 29   Don Carter, bowler, 6-time Bowler of Year (1953-54, 57-58, 60-61) in the year 1926.   

Jul 30   Albanian boundaries deduced in the year 1926.   

Jul 30   Peter T Thwaites, British brig-gen/playwright (Love or money) in the year 1926.   

Jul 31   Hilary Putnam, American philosopher in the year 1926.   

Aug 01   Battles between Druzen & French in Damascus in the year 1926.   

Aug 01   Israel Zangwill, British zionists writer (Ghetto tragedies), dies on this day in history.   

Aug 02   On this day in history betsy Bloomingdale, dept store mogul   

Aug 03   The birth of Tony Bennett, American singer in the year 1926.   

Aug 03   Tony Bennett, Queens NY, singer (Left a body part in SF) in the year 1926.   

Aug 03   In the year 1926 traffic lights installed on Piccadilly Circus   

Aug 05   On this day in history 1st talkie movie "Don Juan" at Warner Theatre, NY   

Aug 05   Betsy Jolas, composer in the year 1926.   

Aug 05   Houdini stays in a coffin under water for over 1 hour in the year 1926.   

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Jan 01   Claire Polin [Schaff], composer flautist/musicologist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   On this day in history birth of richard Verreau, French-Canadian tenor (d. 2005)   

Jan 03   Danny Overbea, blues singer/guitarist was born in the year 1926.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of george Martin, record producer (The Beatles)   

Jan 05   Claude (Buddy) Young, NFL running back (Yankees, Texans, Colts) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Robert Earle, Baldwin NY, TV host (GE College Bowl) was born in the year 1926.   

Jan 05   Hosea Williams, American activist (d. 2000) was born in the year 1926.   

Jan 05   William De Witt Snodgrass, American poet was born on this day in history.   

Jan 08   On this day in history emile Paladilhe, composer, dies at 81   

Jan 12   In the year 1926 death of sir Austin Chapman, Australian politician (b. 1864)   

Jan 15   In the year 1926 enrico Toselli, composer, dies at 42   

Jan 21   In the year 1926 camillo Golgi, Ital medical research (malaria, Nobel 1906), dies at 81   

Jan 23   Desire J Mercier, Belgian philosopher/cardinal, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

Jan 26   John Flannagan, 2nd president of St. Ambrose University died in the year 1926.   

Jan 30   In the year 1926 death of barbara La Marr, American actress (b. 1896)   

Feb 02   Vladimir Sukhomlinov, Russian general (b. 1848) died on this day in history.