Page 5: Historical Events In 1926

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

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

Apr 20   On this day in history harriett Elizabeth Byrd, politician (Wyoming house of Reps)   

Apr 21   Elizabeth, Alexandra Mary Windsor II, Queen of England, 1952- ) on this day in history.   

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

Apr 22   On this day in history persia, Turkey & Afghanistan sign treaties of security   

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

Apr 23   In the year 1926 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   Paul Walter Furst, composer on this day in history.   

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

Apr 26   Karachai Autonomous Region established in RSFSR (until 1943) in the year 1926.   

Apr 27   In the year 1926 in the Giants' 9-8 win over Phillies, Mel Ott, 17, 1st appearance   

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

Apr 28   On this day in history the birth of Harper Lee, American author   

Apr 29   On this day in history carie Meek, (Rep-D-Florida)   

Apr 29   On this day in history france & US reach accord on repayment of WW I   

Apr 30   Cloris Leachman, Des Moines Iowa, actress (Last Picture Show, Phyllis) on this day in history.   

Apr 30   In the year 1926 the birth of Cloria Leachman, American actress   

May 01   In the year 1926 british coal-miners go on strike   

May 01   Nicolaus Adriani, translator (Middle-Celebes Language), dies at 60 in the year 1926.   

May 01   Peter Lax, Hungarian Mathematician on this day in history.   

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

May 02   US military intervenes in Nicaragua in the year 1926.   

May 03   British general strike-3 million workers support miners on this day in history.   

May 03   Napoleon V Bonaparte, French pretender to the throne, dies at 63 in the year 1926.   

May 03   Pulitzer prize awarded to Sinclair Lewis (Arrowsmith) in the year 1926.   

May 03   In the year 1926 uS marines land in Nicaragua (9-months after leaving), stay until 1933   

May 04   In the year 1926 g Reinshagen, writer   

May 04   In the year 1926 general strike hits Britain   

May 05   In the year 1926 ann B Davis, Schenectady NY, actress (Bob Cummings Show, Brady Bunch)   

May 05   Geldrop soccer team forms on this day in history.   

May 05   Sinclair Lewis refuses his Pulitzer Prize for "Arrowsmith" on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   In the year 1926 birth of claire Polin [Schaff], composer flautist/musicologist   

Jan 01   Richard Verreau, French-Canadian tenor (d. 2005) was born in the year 1926.   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of george Martin, record producer (The Beatles)   

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

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

Jan 08   In the year 1926 emile Paladilhe, composer, dies at 81   

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

Jan 15   In the year 1926 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 30   In the year 1926 death of barbara La Marr, American actress (b. 1896)   

Feb 02   Vladimir Sukhomlinov, Russian general (b. 1848) died in the year 1926.