Historical Events
- National Broadcasting Company created by Radio Corporation of America
- Train disaster at Wassenaar, Netherlands, 4 die
Famous Birthdays
- Annie nee Becker Kriegel, historian
- Jake Carey, American actor (Rock Rock Rock!, Go, Johnny, Go!), born in Pulaski, Virginia (d. 1997)
- Robert Reese, American actor, born in Port Arthur, Texas (d. 1992)
- Yusuf al-Qaradawi, prominent Egypt Muslim cleric
Famous Deaths
- William S. Scarborough, American linguist and author (Birds of Aristophanes), dies at 74
1926 Highlights
About September 9, 1926
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo