Historical Events
- Bulgaria announces withdrawal & German troops are to be disarmed
Event of Interest
Charles de Gaulle marches along the Champs-Elysees, despite coming under fire.

Charles de Gaulle
- US 12nd Army Corps crosses river Seine East of Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Cornelia J "Corry" Arends, Dutch actress (Fool's Hat)
- Richard A W G, English prince/duke of Gloucester
- Stephen Greif, English actor
Famous Deaths
- Adam von Trott zu Solz, German lawyer and diplomat, dies at 35
1944 Highlights
About August 26, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo