Historical Events
- Frank Tarrant scores cricket 145 & 13-67 for Middlesex v Gloucs
- Middlesex beat Gloucs (Bristol) by Inn & 31 in a single day
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Davies, South African cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 7 wickets; East Province, Transvaal), born in King William's Town, South Africa (d. 1976)
- Frank Gasparro, US chief engraver (1965-81), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Gene Moore, baseball player (d. 1978)
- Jim Davis, American actor (Dallas), born in Edgerton, Missouri (d. 1981)
1909 Highlights
About August 26, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo