Historical Events
- Belgian government of Jaspar takes power
- Congress passes Air Commerce Act, licensing of pilots & planes
- Railway Labor Act became law in USA
Film & TV History
Thomas Edison says Americans prefer silent movies over talkies
1926 History
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Sweikert, American race car driver (d. 1956)
- George Hurst, British conductor (BBC Northern Orchestra. 1958-68; Bournemouth Sinfonietta. 1968-74), and educator, born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 2012)
- John Lucarotti, scriptwriter
- Vic Ames, singer (Ames Brothers), born in Malden, Massachusetts (d. 1978)
Famous Deaths
- Dick Pougher, cricketer (17 & 3-26 in only Test for England 1892), dies
About May 20, 1926
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
