Page 10: Historical Events In 1926

Jul 16   On this day in history brian Howard, deputy chairman (Marks & Spencer)   

Jul 16   In the year 1926 jaspar govt asks authority to save Belgian franc   

Jul 16   On this day in history the first underwater color photographs appeared in " National Geographic" magazine   

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

Jul 17   In the year 1926 paavo Nurmi walks world record 4x1500m (16:11.4)   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 23   Belgian NMBS/SNCFB forms on this day in history.   

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

Jul 25   Teodor Grigoriu, composer on this day in history.   

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

Jul 26   In the year 1926 national Bar Association incorporates   

Jul 27   In the year 1926 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 in the year 1926.   

Jul 28   US & Panamanian pact about safeguard of Panama Canal in the year 1926.   

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) on this day in history.   

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   Betsy Bloomingdale, dept store mogul in the year 1926.   

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) on this day in history.   

Aug 03   Traffic lights installed on Piccadilly Circus on this day in history.   

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

Aug 05   Betsy Jolas, composer on this day in history.   

Aug 05   On this day in history houdini stays in a coffin under water for over 1 hour   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of claire Polin [Schaff], composer flautist/musicologist   

Jan 01   Richard Verreau, French-Canadian tenor (d. 2005) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1926 birth of george Martin, record producer (The Beatles)   

Jan 05   In the year 1926 birth of claude (Buddy) Young, NFL running back (Yankees, Texans, Colts)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of robert Earle, Baldwin NY, TV host (GE College Bowl)   

Jan 05   Hosea Williams, American activist (d. 2000) was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 08   Emile Paladilhe, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1926.   

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

Jan 15   Enrico Toselli, composer, dies at 42 on this day in history.   

Jan 21   Camillo Golgi, Ital medical research (malaria, Nobel 1906), dies at 81 in the year 1926.   

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 on this day in history.   

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