What Happened on May 26, 1920

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Cheetham, South African cricket batsman and captain (24 Tests; Western Province), born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 1980)

Peggy Lee (1920-2002)

American singer ("Fever"; "Is That All There Is?"), songwriter ("MaƱana"), and actress (Pete Kelly's Blues; Lady and the Tramp), born in Jamestown, North Dakota


About May 26, 1920

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini