Francine York

American actress, showgirl (1936-2017).

Born August 26th, 1936 in Aurora.

Died January 6th, 2017 at 80 years old in Van Nuys (cancer). ^[ref]

Marcus du Sautoy

British professor of mathematics.

Born August 26th, 1965 (age 60 years) in London.

Robert Chartoff

American film producer.

Born August 26th, 1933 in New York City.

Died June 10th, 2015 at 81 years old in Santa Monica (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Elizebeth Smith Friedman

American cryptanalyst and author (1892-1980).

Born August 26th, 1892 in Huntington. ^[ref]

Died October 31st, 1980 at 88 years old in Plainfield. ^[ref]

Zemfira

Russian rock musician and songwriter.

Born August 26th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Ufa.

Dennis Man

Romanian footballer.

Born August 26th, 1998 (age 27 years) in Vladimirescu. ^[ref]

Jan Clayton

American actress (1917-1983).

Born August 26th, 1917 in Tularosa.

Died August 28th, 1983 at 66 years old in West Hollywood (cancer).

Jessie Diggins

American cross-country skier.

Born August 26th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Saint Paul.

Earl Long

American politician and the 45th governor of louisiana for three non-consecutive terms (1895-1960).

Born August 26th, 1895 in Winnfield.

Died September 5th, 1960 at 65 years old in Alexandria.

Joe Engle

American astronaut (1932-2024).

Born August 26th, 1932 in Chapman.

Died July 10th, 2024 at 91 years old in Houston. ^[ref]