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Day 122 of 2026 · 243 days remaining in the year · Week 18

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1837

Henry Martyn Robert, author of "Robert's Rules of Order."

US Arts & Culture 189 yrs ago

1903

Dr. Benjamin Spock, leading authority on children.

US Arts & Culture 123 yrs ago

1904

Bing Crosby, crooner.

US 122 yrs ago

1936

Engelbert Humperdink.

US 90 yrs ago

1885

"Good Housekeeping" magazine is first published.

US Arts & Culture 141 yrs ago

1925

Kezar Stadium in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park opens.

US 101 yrs ago

1939

Lou Gehrig sets record for being in most consecutive games (2130).

US Sport 87 yrs ago

1957

Elvis records "Jail House Rock".

US Arts & Culture 69 yrs ago

1996

Houston Rockets advance to the second round of the NBA Finals.

US Arts & Culture 30 yrs ago