Historical Events
- 16 blacks kidnapped from Gibson County Jail and lynched in Trenton, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Zona Gale, American novelist and playwright, 1st woman to win Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921), born in Portage, Wisconsin (d. 1938)
1874 Highlights
About August 26, 1874
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
