Historical Events
Baseball Record
MLB pitcher Walter Johnson's 16-game winning streak ends
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport, RI: Maurice McLoughlin wins first of 2 straight US singles titles; beats Wallace F. Johnson 3-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2
About August 26, 1912
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
