What Happened on August 7, 1926

Historical Events

Musical Finale

George S. Kaufman and Irving Berlin's musical "The Cocoanuts" starring the Marx Brothers closes at the Lyric Theatre, NYC, after 276 performances; later adapted as a film

Famous Birthdays

Amo Houghton, American politician (Rep-R-New York), born in Corning, New York
John Woodcock, English cricket journalist ('The Times' 1954-88; Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1981-86; President Cricket Writers' Club 1986-2004), born in Longparish, England (d. 2021)
Stan Freberg, American satirist/ad executive/cartoon voice (Bertie), born in Los Angeles, California

Born in 1926

1926 Highlights