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The Calendar of Literary Facts contains more than 6,500 events in literary history.

September 26 Literary Facts

Irving Bacheller is born

Cyprian Ekwensi is born

Explore: People of the City, Cyprian Ekwensi

Sidney Kingsley’s drama Men in White is first performed

Explore: Men in White, Sidney Kingsley

Jane Smiley is born

Explore: Long Distance, A Thousand Acres, Jane Smiley

Alberto Pincherle dies

Explore: The Time of Indifference, Alberto Moravia