Page 5: Historical Events In 1926

Apr 20   In the year 1926 1st check sent by radio facsimile transmission across Atlantic   

Apr 20   On this day in history first check sent by radio facsimile transmission across the Atlantic   

Apr 20   Harriett Elizabeth Byrd, politician (Wyoming house of Reps) on this day in history.   

Apr 21   In the year 1926 elizabeth, Alexandra Mary Windsor II, Queen of England, 1952- )   

Apr 21   On this day in history the birth of Elizabeth II, British Queen   

Apr 22   Persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign treaties of security in the year 1926.   

Apr 23   Joseph Pennell, artist/author, dies on this day in history.   

Apr 23   On this day in history the birth of James Donleavey, Irish novelist   

Apr 25   On this day in history ellen K S Key, Swed author/feminist (Century of the Child), dies at 76   

Apr 25   On this day in history giacomo Puccini's opera "Turandot," premieres in Milan   

Apr 25   On this day in history paul Walter Furst, composer   

Apr 26   On this day in history germany & Russia sign neutrality/peace treaty   

Apr 26   On this day in history karachai Autonomous Region established in RSFSR (until 1943)   

Apr 27   In the Giants' 9-8 win over Phillies, Mel Ott, 17, 1st appearance on this day in history.   

Apr 28   On this day in history harper Lee, author (To Kill a Mockingbird)   

Apr 28   The birth of Harper Lee, American author on this day in history.   

Apr 29   In the year 1926 carie Meek, (Rep-D-Florida)   

Apr 29   France & US reach accord on repayment of WW I on this day in history.   

Apr 30   Cloris Leachman, Des Moines Iowa, actress (Last Picture Show, Phyllis) in the year 1926.   

Apr 30   The birth of Cloria Leachman, American actress on this day in history.   

May 01   British coal-miners go on strike in the year 1926.   

May 01   In the year 1926 nicolaus Adriani, translator (Middle-Celebes Language), dies at 60   

May 01   On this day in history peter Lax, Hungarian Mathematician   

May 01   In the year 1926 satchel Paige makes pitching debut in Negro Southern League   

May 02   In the year 1926 uS military intervenes in Nicaragua   

May 03   British general strike-3 million workers support miners in the year 1926.   

May 03   Napoleon V Bonaparte, French pretender to the throne, dies at 63 on this day in history.   

May 03   Pulitzer prize awarded to Sinclair Lewis (Arrowsmith) on this day in history.   

May 03   US marines land in Nicaragua (9-months after leaving), stay until 1933 on this day in history.   

May 04   G Reinshagen, writer on this day in history.   

May 04   In the year 1926 general strike hits Britain   

May 05   Ann B Davis, Schenectady NY, actress (Bob Cummings Show, Brady Bunch) on this day in history.   

May 05   Geldrop soccer team forms in the year 1926.   

May 05   On this day in history sinclair Lewis refuses his Pulitzer Prize for "Arrowsmith"   

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Jan 01   Claire Polin [Schaff], composer flautist/musicologist was born in the year 1926.   

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

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

Jan 03   George Martin, record producer (The Beatles) was born on this day in history.   

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

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

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

Jan 05   In the year 1926 birth of william De Witt Snodgrass, American poet   

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

Jan 12   Sir Austin Chapman, Australian politician (b. 1864) died on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1926.   

Jan 26   John Flannagan, 2nd president of St. Ambrose University died on this day in history.   

Jan 30   On this day in history death of barbara La Marr, American actress (b. 1896)   

Feb 02   In the year 1926 death of vladimir Sukhomlinov, Russian general (b. 1848)