Historical Events
- Hurricane hits Miami, kills 250
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis: Frenchman René Lacoste wins first of 2 straight US titles; beats countryman Jean Borotra 6-4, 6-0, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Toski, American golfer, instructor (PGA Tour leading money winner 1954), born in Haydenville, Massachusetts
- Bud Greenspan, American documentary maker (Olympic Games; IOC Olympic Order award 1985), born in New York City (d. 2010)
About September 18, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
