Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Porter, British organist, opera director, music critic, and librettist, born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 2015)
- Naïm Kattan, Canadian novelist and essayist, born in Baghdad, Iraq (d. 2021)
- Peter Appleyard, British-Canadian jazz vibraphonist, born in Cleethorpes England (d. 2013)
- Yvette Vickers [Vedder], American actress (Attack of 50 Foot Woman; Attack of the Giant Leeches), and Playboy playmate (July 1959), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. c. 2010)
About August 26, 1928
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
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