Famous Birthdays
- (Terence) Verden Allen, Welsh rock keyboardist (Mott the Hoople - "All Young Dudes"), born in Crynant, Neath, Wales
- Sam Posey, American auto racer (12 Hours of Sebring 1975; 24 Hours of Le Mans 1971 3rd) and TV commentator (ABC Sports), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Barend Busnac, Dutch office clerk and resistance fighter, executed by Nazi police in Haaren, Nethrlands at 22
- Cyril Francois, South African cricket all-rounder (5 Tests, 252 runs, 6 wickets), dies in a motor accident at 46
- Henricus Verbunt, Dutch civil servant and resistance fighter, executed by German forces at 34
- Jacob J. Hage, Dutch farmer and WW II resistance fighter, executed at 23
- Robert van Spaendonck, Dutch resistance fighter, dies at 27
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About May 26, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
