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What Happened on April 26, 1897

Famous Birthdays

  • Douglas Sirk, German American film director (All That Heaven Allows), born in Hamburg, Germany (d. 1987)

Eddie Eagan (1897-1967)

American boxer (Olympic gold - light heavyweight, 1920) and bobsledder (Olympic gold - 4-man team,1932), born in Denver, Colorado


About April 26, 1897

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus