August 26th, 1883: Krakatoa erupted. It was one of the deadliest and most destructive volcanic events in recorded history, with at over 36,000 deaths being attributed to the eruption itself and the tsunamis it created. Small eruptions, mostly of mud, continued into October 1883.
August 26th, 1950: Rashomon was released in movie theaters.
August 26th, 1955: The Night of the Hunter was released in movie theaters.
Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis turns 60 years old.
Singer Shirley Manson turns 54 years old.
Actress & comedian Melissa McCarthy turns 50 years old.
Actor Macaulay Culkin turns 40 years old.
Actor Chris Pine turns 40 years old.
Writer/actor/comedian John Mulaney turns 38 years old.
Actress Keke Palmer turns 27 years old.
August 26th is National Dog Day.
