Famous Birthdays
- Jan Clayton, American actress (Ellen Miller-Lassie), born in Tularosa, New Mexico (d. 1983)
- William French Smith, American lawyer and US Attorney General (1981-85), born in Wilton, New Hampshire (d. 1990)
About August 26, 1917
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo