Historical Events
- In two days of bitter fighting, the Japanese Army soundly defeats the Russians at Kinchan and captures the forts at Nanshan
Famous Birthdays
- George Formby, British singer and comedian, born in Wigan, Lancashire, England (d. 1961)
- Vlado Perlemuter, Lithuanian-French pianist, born in Kaunas, Lithuania (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Georges Gilles de la Tourette, French neurologist and namesake of Tourette's syndrome, dies from Syphilis at 46
1904 Highlights
About May 26, 1904
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
