Historical Events
- 7,000 Jews are rounded up in Vichy-France
- Japanese troops land on Milne Bay, New Guinea
- Soviet counter offensive begins in Moscow
- Transport #24 departs with French Jews to nazi-Germany
Famous Birthdays
- John E. Blaha, American USAF/astronaut (STS 29, 33, 43, 58, 79/81), born in San Antonio, Texas
- Keith Alison, American session and touring guitarist (Paul Revere and The Raiders, 1968-75), and songwriter, born in Coleman, Texas (d. 2021)
- Vic Dana [Samuel Mendola], American singer and dancer ("Red Roses For A Blue Lady"), born in Buffalo, New York
- Yevgeniy Zagorulko, Russian high jump coach (Andrey Silnov, Yelena Yelesina, Anna Chicherova), born in Tyrma, Russia (d. 2021)
About August 26, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
