Births on October 4

Raymond Watson

Born on October 4, 1926

Raymond Watson, American businessman (d. 2012)

Raymond "Ray" L. Watson (October 4, 1926 – October 20, 2012) was the former president of the Irvine Company, and served as chief planner during the 1960s and 1970s. He was also chairman of Walt Disney Productions from 1983 to 1984, and served on the Disney board from 1972 until March 2004.

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Events on 1926

16 Mar

Robert H. Goddard
History of Rocketry: Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket, at Auburn, Massachusetts.
4 May

1926 United Kingdom general strike
The United Kingdom general strike begins.
18 May

Aimee Semple McPherson
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears in Venice, California.
14 Jun

League of Nations
Brazil leaves the League of Nations
20 Aug

NHK
Japan's public broadcasting company, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai (NHK) is established.

Births on October 4

Raymond Watson

Born on October 4, 1926

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Events on 1926

Robert H. Goddard

1926 United Kingdom general strike

Aimee Semple McPherson

League of Nations

NHK