Famous Birthdays
- Chesty Puller, US Marine Corps lieutenant general and the most decorated Marine in history, born in West Point, Virginia (d. 1971)
- Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft designer, born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (d. 1978)
1898 Highlights
About June 26, 1898
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
