What Happened on July 26, 1922

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrzej Koszewski, Polish choral and orchestral composer, and musicologist, born in Poznań, Poland (d. 2015)

Blake Edwards (1922-2010)

American writer and director (10, SOB, Breakfast at Tiffany's), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Frank Price, CEO (British Waterways Board), born in Birmingham (d. 2017)

Hoyt Wilhelm (1922-2002)

American Baseball HOF pitcher (8 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1954 NY Giants; no-hitter 1958 Baltimore Orioles; Chicago WS), born in Huntersville, North Carolina

  • Jason Robards, American actor (A Thousand Clowns, Any Wednesday), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2000)

About July 26, 1922

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo