What Happened on June 23, 1926

Historical Events

Aristide Briand Prime Minister

8th French government of Aristide Briand forms

  • The College Board administers the first SAT exam in USA

Famous Birthdays

  • Lars Johan Werle, Swedish avant-garde composer (Pentagram; Resan - The Journey), singer, and jazz musician, born in Gävle, Sweden (d. 2001)

Famous Deaths

  • Viktor Vasnetsov, Russian painter (b. 1848)
Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About June 23, 1926

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer