Historical Events
Event of Interest
1st flight over the North Pole claimed by Richard E. Byrd and co-pilot Floyd Bennett. Later discovery of Byrd's diary suggests they may have turned back 150 miles short of the pole due to an oil leak.
Richard E. Byrd
Famous Birthdays
- Francis Kennedy, British diplomat
- Joshua Hassan, chief minister (Gibralter)
- Robin Cooke, pres (NZ Court of Appeal)
Famous Deaths
- J. M. Dent, British publisher, dies at 77
1926 Highlights
About May 9, 1926
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
