What Happened on March 26, 1940

Historical Events

"The Fifth Column", a play by Ernest Hemingway and adapted by Benjamin Glazer premieres in NYC courtesy of the Theater Guild

Braulio Baeza, American jockey, 1st Latin American to win Kentucky Derby (National Horse Racing Hall of Fame), born in Panama City

American actor (Brian's Song; The Godfather; Rollerball; Misery; Elf), born in The Bronx, New York

American politician (Rep-D-California 1987-), 1st female Speaker of the House (2007-11, 2019-), born in Baltimore, Maryland

Rod Lauren, American rocker (If I Had a Girl), born in Fresno, California (d. 2007)
Servaes Huys, Dutch politician (PvdA)

Spyridon Louis, Greek distance runner (winner first modern Olympics marathon 1896), dies at 67

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries