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What Happened on August 26, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Gene Gauntier [Liggett], American silent film screenwriter and actress, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1966)
  • Jules Romains, French novelist, playwright and poet (Men of Good Will), born in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France (d. 1972)

About August 26, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo