Historical Events
Event of Interest
Francisco Franco becomes Spain's youngest general at 33
Francisco Franco
- Kwo-Min-Tang (Guomindang) declares war on government and warlords
Famous Birthdays
- Harvey McGregor, QC/warden (New College-Oxford)
What Happened in 1926
Volunteers Help Defeat General Strike
Britain's fist and only General Strike occurred in May 1926 and was quickly defeated by volunteers and a cunning plan by Winston Churchill.
May 3, 1926Talking Revolution that Silenced Hollywood Stars
The musical Oh, Kay! began its Broadway run at New York's Imperial Theatre on this day, introducing pop music standards "Someone To Watch Over Me" and "Do-Do-Do".
November 8, 1926Real-life Tragedy for Theatrical Family
On this day a tragedy engulfed one of Britain’s noted theatrical families of the early 20th century.
December 8, 1926
