Kentucky Trivia ● Kentucky Tweets
My 26, 1865, the federal government arrested Albany native Champ Ferguson, a Civil War guerrilla. They charged him with 53 counts of murder. Most of his fellow guerillas received amnesty.
The Kentucky Encyclopedia edited by John E. Kleber; pg 313
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Bowling Green native Duncan Hines, born in 1880.
Thursday, May 26, 1898, Bowling Brook won the 32nd Belmont Stakes over three rivals, including Hamburg, going the 1 3/8 miles in 2:32 on a heavy track. The winner received $7,810. Morris Park Race Course hosted.
May 26, 1967, Army SP4 Donald E. Mesarosh from Louisville died in the Vietnam War.
May 26, 1969, Army CPL George H. Noe from Cawood in Harlan County died in the Vietnam War.