Historical Events
- 16 blacks kidnapped from Gibson County Jail and lynched in Trenton, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Zona Gale, American novelist and playwright, 1st woman to win Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921), born in Portage, Wisconsin (d. 1938)
About August 26, 1874
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
