Historical Events
- KREY TV channel 10 in Montrose, CO (CBS/NBC) begins broadcasting
Sports History
Yankees announce purchase of outfielder Enos Slaughter from KC
Famous Birthdays
- Maneka Gandhi, Indian politician and activist, wife of Sanjay Gandhi, born in Delhi, India
- Mark Mangino, American football coach, born in New Castle, Pennsylvania
- Sally Beamish, British violist and composer (Monster; River; The Singing; Spinal Chords), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Wagenknecht, German-born American activist, dies at 75
About August 26, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
