Historical Events
- Winchell Smith & Frank Bacon's comedic play "Lightnin'" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)
American NASA mathematician (portrayed in film Hidden Figures), born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
- Louis Stotijn, Dutch bassoonist, and conductor (Residence Orchestra), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 2013)
1918 Highlights
About August 26, 1918
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
