What Happened on October 26, 1934

Historical Events

Sports History

While Washington Senators player-manager Joe Cronin honeymoons with Mildred Robertson, owner Clark Griffith's niece and adopted daughter, he is sold to Red Sox

Famous Birthdays

  • Hans-Joachim Rödelius, German composer and musician (Cluster; Harmonia), born in Berlin
  • Jacques Loussier, French pianist and composer who created jazz arrangements of Bach and other classical music, born in Angers, France (d. 2019)
  • Ulrich Plenzdorf, German writer (Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.), born in Berlin (d. 2007)

About October 26, 1934

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio