September 26 in history
Events on September 26
Notable events that happened on September 26 in past years.
- 2024
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Perry, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, killing over 250 people, causing US$78.7 billion in damage and becoming the deadliest hurricane in the mainland United States since Katrina.
Wikipedia article: Hurricane Helene - 2010
The Philippine Bar exam bombing occurs near the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue, Manila injuring 47 people.
Wikipedia article: 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing - 2000
The MS Express Samina sinks off Paros in the Aegean Sea killing 80 passengers.
Wikipedia article: MS Express Samina - 1994
A Yakovlev Yak-40 crashes into a river near Vanavara, Russia, killing 24.
Wikipedia article: Yakovlev Yak-40 - 1983
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 16L, intended to launch a crew to the Salyut 7 space station, explodes on the launch pad. The launch escape system is activated before the Soyuz-U rocket explodes, saving the crew.
Wikipedia article: Soyuz 7K-ST No.16L - 1960
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
Wikipedia article: United States presidential debates - 1950
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces.
Wikipedia article: Korean War - 1933
As gangster Machine Gun Kelly surrenders to the FBI, he shouts out, "Don't shoot, G-Men!", which becomes a nickname for FBI agents.
Wikipedia article: Machine Gun Kelly (gangster) - 1918
World War I: The Meuse-Argonne Offensive began which would last until the total surrender of German forces.
Wikipedia article: Meuse–Argonne offensive - 1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity.
Wikipedia article: Albert Einstein - 1789
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
Wikipedia article: George Washington - 1580
Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth in Plymouth, England.
Wikipedia article: Francis Drake - 1371
Serbian–Turkish wars: Ottoman Turks fight against a Serbian army at the Battle of Maritsa.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Maritsa - 1142
Stephen of Blois's army approaches Oxford, beginning the siege of Oxford.
- 46 BC
Julius Caesar dedicates a temple to Venus Genetrix, fulfilling a vow he made at the Battle of Pharsalus.
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