Historical Events
- The Australian steamer Wimmera is sunk by a mine laid north of Cape Maria van Diemen in 1917 by the German raider Wolf; 26 of its 151 passengers and crew were killed
Famous Birthdays
- Roger Voisin, American classical trumpet player (Boston Symphony, 1935-83), educator, and music editor, born in Angers, France (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Peter Rosegger, Austrian poet and Nobel Prize laureate, dies at 74
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About June 26, 1918
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
