Historical Events
- Enrique Tirabocchi of Argentina becomes the first to swim the English Channel from France to England (record 16 hours 33 minutes)
Famous Birthdays
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary, Prime Minister (1959-76) and President (1976-2008), born in Birán, Holguin Province (d. 2016)
Fidel Castro
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Comedian Stan Laurel (36) marries 1st wife actress Lois Neilson (30)
Stan Laurel
1926 Highlights
About August 13, 1926
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
