Page 10: 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   On this day in history Édouard Carpentier, French-born professional wrestler   

Jul 17   Paavo Nurmi walks world record 4x1500m (16:11.4) in the year 1926.   

Jul 19   2nd French govt of Herriot, forms in the year 1926.   

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   In the year 1926 gerald Ian Lacey, architect/town planner   

Jul 22   On this day in history 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) on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history hans-Gunther Winkler, Germany, equestrian jumper (Olympic-gold-1956)   

Jul 25   On this day in history teodor Grigoriu, composer   

Jul 26   In the year 1926 barbara Jefford, actress (Saint, Reunion, Ulysses)   

Jul 26   National Bar Association incorporates in the year 1926.   

Jul 27   In the year 1926 peter Coker, captain   

Jul 28   In the year 1926 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   

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

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   On this day in history peter T Thwaites, British brig-gen/playwright (Love or money)   

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

Aug 01   In the year 1926 battles between Druzen & French in Damascus   

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   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   On this day in history betsy Jolas, composer   

Aug 05   In the year 1926 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   On this day in history birth of richard Verreau, French-Canadian tenor (d. 2005)   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of danny Overbea, blues singer/guitarist   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of claude (Buddy) Young, NFL running back (Yankees, Texans, Colts)   

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   William De Witt Snodgrass, American poet was born in the year 1926.   

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

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   On this day in history desire J Mercier, Belgian philosopher/cardinal, dies at 74   

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

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.