Historical Events
- Communist Party Leader Klement Gottwald becomes Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Darius Milhaud's 3rd Concerto for Piano and Orchestra premieres in Prague
Mel Ott Retires
NY Yankee Mel Ott retires from playing to be a manager only with 2-for-42 & hitting .048
Famous Birthdays
- Mick Ronson, English rock guitarist and producer (Mott the Hoople; The Spiders From Mars), born in Kingston upon Hull, England (d. 1993)
- Neshka Robeva, Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast (World C'ship 3 x silver, 1 x bronze 1969) and coach (World, European and Olympic competition, 294 medals), born in Rousse, Bulgaria
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich German prince, last ruler of Waldeck and Pyrmont, dies at 81
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About May 26, 1946
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
