Historical Events In 1926

Jul 16   In the year 1926 brian Howard, deputy chairman (Marks & Spencer)  

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 on this day in history.  

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

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

Jul 19   In the year 1926 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   A convention of the Methodist Church votes to allow women to become priests in the year 1926.  

Jul 21   Gerald Ian Lacey, architect/town planner on this day in history.  

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

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

Jul 22   108ø F (42ø C), Troy, New York (state record) on this day in history.  

Jul 22   Bryan Forbes, director/producer (Endless Games, King Rat) in the year 1926.  

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   On this day in history barbara Jefford, actress (Saint, Reunion, Ulysses)  

Jul 26   National Bar Association incorporates in the year 1926.  

Jul 27   On this day in history peter Coker, captain  

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   US & Panamanian pact about safeguard of Panama Canal on this day in history.  

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

Jul 30   On this day in history albanian boundaries deduced  

Jul 30   Peter T Thwaites, British brig-gen/playwright (Love or money) on this day in history.  

Jul 31   On this day in history hilary Putnam, American philosopher  

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

Aug 01   Israel Zangwill, British zionists writer (Ghetto tragedies), dies in the year 1926.  

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

Aug 03   On this day in history the birth of Tony Bennett, American singer  

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

Aug 03   On this day in history traffic lights installed on Piccadilly Circus  

Aug 05   In the year 1926 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 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 01   In the year 1926 birth of richard Verreau, French-Canadian tenor (d. 2005)  

Jan 03   Danny Overbea, blues singer/guitarist was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   George Martin, record producer (The Beatles) was born in the year 1926.  

Jan 05   Claude (Buddy) Young, NFL running back (Yankees, Texans, Colts) was born in the year 1926.  

Jan 05   In the year 1926 birth of robert Earle, Baldwin NY, TV host (GE College Bowl)  

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of hosea Williams, American activist (d. 2000)  

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of william De Witt Snodgrass, American poet  

Jan 08   Emile Paladilhe, composer, dies at 81 on this day in history.  

Jan 12   On this day in history death of sir Austin Chapman, Australian politician (b. 1864)  

Jan 15   On this day in history enrico Toselli, composer, dies at 42  

Jan 21   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.  

Jan 30   Barbara La Marr, American actress (b. 1896) died in the year 1926.  

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