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Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Dec 17 British troops occupies Sollum 
Dec 18 Munitions Minister C.D.Howe and 152 other survivors of the torpedoed lines SS Western Prince arive in Britian.
Dec 20 Connie Mack acquires controlling interest in the Athletics for $42000.
Dec 21 F Scott Fitzgerald, author (Zelda), dies of a heart attack at 44
Dec 22 Nathanael West, [Weinstein], US writer (Cool Million), dies at 37
Dec 22 World War II: Himarë is captured by the Greek army
Dec 23 John Van Druten's "Old Acquaintance," premieres in NYC.
Dec 25 Agnes Ayres, actress (Johnny Belinda, Sheik), dies at 42
Dec 26 1st-class debut of Arthur Morris, who scores 148
Dec 27 In New York City, Halifax born actress Ruby Keeler and her husband singer Al Jolson divorce after 12 years of marriage.
Dec 27 Jerry Lambert, jockey (rode Native Diver).
Dec 28 Arthur Morris scores 111 in 2nd innings of 1st game after 148
Dec 29 Brigitte Kronauer, writer.
Dec 29 Germany begins dropping incendiary bombs on London (WW II)
Dec 29 Germany begins the bombing of London during WWII, damaging many buildings, such as historic St. Mary's Cathedral.
Dec 30 California's 1st freeway, (Arroyo Seco Parkway), opens.
Dec 30 Fritz Volbach, composer, dies at 79
Dec 31 37 U boats sunk this month (213000 ton)
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