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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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1927
Francois Leydet
US 99 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1846
W. A. Bartlett appointed first US mayor of Yerba Buena (SF.)
US 180 yrs ago
1907
Houdini escapes from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds.
US 119 yrs ago
1929
First roller coaster is built in America.
US 97 yrs ago
1973
University of Texas at Arlington becomes the first accredited school to offer a course in belly dancing.
US 53 yrs ago