Historical Events
- Australian cricket all-rounder Frank Tarrant scores 145 and takes 13-67 in a county game for Middlesex as they beat Gloucester by an innings and 31 runs 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, American chief engraver of the US Mint (1965-81), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2001)
- Gene Moore, American MLB player, born in Lancaster, Texas (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? 114 years and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
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