Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on May 26, 1899

Historical Events

  • Lifts for the recently opened Eiffel Tower are ready, offering an option other than 1,710 steps, for visitors to get to top

Famous Birthdays

  • Antonio J. Barrette, French Canadian politician, premier of Quebec, born in Joliette, Quebec (d. 1968)
  • Otto E. Neugebauer, Austrian-American mathematician and historian, born in Innsbruck, Austria-Hungary (d. 1990)

Pieter Menten (1899-1987)

Dutch war criminal, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands


About May 26, 1899

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini