Historical Events
- Soyuz 15 carries 2 cosmonauts to space station Salyut 3
Famous Birthdays
- Eric D. Snider, American humor columnist / movie reviewer, born in Lake Elsinore, California
- Huang Bo, Chinese actor (Cow) and singer, born in Qingdao, China
- Kelvin Cato, American NBA center (Portland Trailblazers), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974)
American aviator who was 1st to fly solo across the Atlantic, dies of lymphoma at 72
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 26, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
#1 Song: Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds
