Historical Events
- Transjordan is officially renamed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Bianchi, Argentine soccer forward and coach (14 caps; VĂ©lez Sarsfield, Boca Juniors), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Jerry Blackwell, American professional wrestler, born in Stone Mountain, Georgia (d. 1995)
- Jimmy Hall, American rocker (Wet Willie), born in Birmingham, Alabama
1949 Highlights
About April 26, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus