This Day, That Year – April 26

Frederick Allen patented a life raft on this day in 1881.

Did you know that:

• A patent was granted to Sarah Boone for her improvements to the ironing board on this day in 1892
• Channing Tatum is an American actor and producer born on this day in 1980
• Jordana Brewster is an American actress and model born on this day 1980