Historical Events
- Queen Juliana of the Netherlands opens Brielsche Mausoleum
Famous Birthdays
- Diego Verdaguer [Miguel Boccadoro], Argentine-Mexican singer-songwriter, bandoneón player, and trumpeter ("Volveré"; "Voy a Conquistarte"), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Sommerfeld, German physicist, dies at 82
- John Alden Carpenter, American composer (Sea Drift), dies at 75
1951 Highlights
About April 26, 1951
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
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