| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 05 1926 | Betsy Jolas Was Born |
| August 05 1926 | Houdini Escapes From Underwater Tank |
| August 06 1926 | Ederle First Woman To Swim English Channel |
| August 06 1926 | Warner Premieres Vitaphone In New York City |
| August 20 1926 | Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Is Established |