What Happened on November 3, 1926

Historical Events

Ty Cobb Resigns as Manager

Legendary baseball figure Ty Cobb resigns as Detroit Tigers manager; replaced by George Moriarty, first man to hold MLB's 4 principal jobs: player, umpire, scout and manager

Famous Birthdays

  • Valdas Adamkus, Lithuanian-American bureaucrat (President of the Republic of Lithuania, 1998-2003, 2004-09), born in Kaunas, Lithuania

Famous Deaths

Annie Oakley (1860-1926)

American sharp shooter (Buffalo Bill's Wild West), dies of pernicious anemia at 66

Died in 1926 1926 Highlights

About November 3, 1926

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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