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What Happened on May 26, 1904

Historical Events

  • In two days of bitter fighting, the Japanese Army soundly defeats the Russians at Kinchan and captures the forts at Nanshan

Famous Birthdays

  • George Formby, British singer and comedian, born in Wigan, Lancashire, England (d. 1961)
  • Vlado Perlemuter, Lithuanian-French pianist, born in Kaunas, Lithuania (d. 2002)

About May 26, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini