What Happened on April 26?

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EVENTS ON APRIL 26

Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 26, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Paul von Hindenburg

Year: 1925

Paul von Hindenburg defeats Wilhelm Marx in the second round of the German presidential election to become the first directly elected head of state of the Weimar Republic.

George VI

Year: 1923

The Duke of York weds Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey.

Ice hockey

Year: 1920

Ice hockey makes its Olympic debut at the Antwerp Games with center Frank Fredrickson scoring seven goals in Canada's 12–1 drubbing of Sweden in the gold medal match.

Easter Rising

Year: 1916

Easter Rising: Battle of Mount Street Bridge.

Gestapo

Year: 1933

The Gestapo, the official secret police force of Nazi Germany, is established by Hermann Göring.

Spanish Civil War

Year: 1937

Spanish Civil War: Guernica, Spain, is bombed by the German Condor Legion and the Italian Aviazione Legionaria.

Baguio

Year: 1945

World War II: Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL and the American troops of the 33rd and 37th Infantry Division, United States Army liberate Baguio as they fight against the Japanese forces under General Tomoyuki Yamashita.

Georgios Papandreou

Year: 1944

Georgios Papandreou becomes head of the Greek government-in-exile based in Egypt.

BIRTHS ON APRIL 26

Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 26, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Gerard Cafesjian

Year of birth: 1925

Gerard Cafesjian, American businessman and philanthropist (died 2013)

Michele Ferrero

Year of birth: 1925

Michele Ferrero, Italian entrepreneur (died 2015)

Frank Hahn

Year of birth: 1925

Frank Hahn, British economist (died 2013)

Browning Ross

Year of birth: 1924

Browning Ross, American runner and soldier (died 1998)

David Coleman

Year of birth: 1926

David Coleman, British sports commentator and television presenter (died 2013)

Granny Hamner

Year of birth: 1927

Granny Hamner, American baseball player (died 1993)

Roger Moens

Year of birth: 1930

Roger Moens, Belgian runner and sportscaster

Jack Douglas (actor)

Year of birth: 1927

Jack Douglas, English actor (died 2008)

DEATHS ON APRIL 26

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 26, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Pavlo Skoropadsky

Year of death: 1945

Pavlo Skoropadskyi, German-Ukrainian general and politician, Hetman of Ukraine (born 1871)

Sigmund Rascher

Year of death: 1945

Sigmund Rascher, German physician (born 1909)

James Larkin White

Year of death: 1946

James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (born 1882)

George Murray Hulbert

Year of death: 1950

George Murray Hulbert, American lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1881)

Violette Morris

Year of death: 1944

Violette Morris, French footballer, shot putter, and discus thrower (born 1893)

Carl Bosch

Year of death: 1940

Carl Bosch, German chemist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1874)

Srinivasa Ramanujan

Year of death: 1920

Srinivasa Ramanujan, Indian mathematician and theorist (born 1887)

Bill Lockwood (cricketer)

Year of death: 1932

William Lockwood, English cricketer (born 1868)

HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 26

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 26 around the world.

Stephen of Perm

Christian feast day: Stephen of Perm, see also Old Permic Alphabet Day

Robert Hunt (chaplain)

Christian feast day: Robert Hunt (Episcopal Church (USA))

Peter of Rates

Christian feast day: Peter of Rates (or of Braga)

Trudpert

Christian feast day: Trudpert

April 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: April 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Public holidays in Tanzania

Union Day (Tanzania)

Confederate Memorial Day

Confederate Memorial Day (Florida, United States)

Paschasius Radbertus

Christian feast day: Paschasius Radbertus

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