What Happened on March 26?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 26
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 26, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Book of Mormon
Year:
1830
The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.
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Henley Royal Regatta
Year:
1839
The first Henley Royal Regatta is held.
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1812 Caracas earthquake
Year:
1812
An earthquake devastates Caracas, Venezuela.
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Gerrymandering
Year:
1812
A political cartoon in the Boston-Gazette coins the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection.
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William Dampier
Year:
1700
William Dampier is the first European to circumnavigate New Britain, discovering it is an island (which he names Nova Britannia) rather than part of New Guinea.
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Paris Commune
Year:
1871
The elections of Commune council of the Paris Commune are held.
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Métis
Year:
1885
The Métis people of the District of Saskatchewan under Louis Riel begin the North-West Rebellion against Canada.
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World War I
Year:
1917
World War I: First Battle of Gaza: British troops are halted after 17,000 Turks block their advance.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 26
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 26, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ben Mondor
Year of birth:
1925
Ben Mondor, Canadian-American businessman (died 2010)
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Ted Graham, Baron Graham of Edmonton
Year of birth:
1925
Edward Graham, Baron Graham of Edmonton, English soldier and politician (died 2020)
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James Moody (saxophonist)
Year of birth:
1925
James Moody, American saxophonist and composer (died 2010)
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Gert Bastian
Year of birth:
1923
Gert Bastian, German general and politician (died 1992)
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William Milliken
Year of birth:
1922
William Milliken, American politician, 44th Governor of Michigan (died 2019)
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Bob Elliott (comedian)
Year of birth:
1923
Bob Elliott, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (died 2016)
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Vesta M. Roy
Year of birth:
1925
Vesta Roy, American politician, Governor of New Hampshire (died 2002)
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Pierre Boulez
Year of birth:
1925
Pierre Boulez, French pianist, composer, and conductor (died 2016)
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DEATHS ON MARCH 26
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 26, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Maurice Barrymore
Year of death:
1905
Maurice Barrymore, American actor (born 1849)
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Cecil Rhodes
Year of death:
1902
Cecil Rhodes, English-South African colonialist, businessman and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (born 1853)
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Auguste Charlois
Year of death:
1910
Auguste Charlois, French astronomer (born 1864)
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William Chester Minor
Year of death:
1920
William Chester Minor, American surgeon and lexicographer (born 1834)
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Constantin Fehrenbach
Year of death:
1926
Constantin Fehrenbach, German lawyer and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1852)
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Sarah Bernhardt
Year of death:
1923
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress and screenwriter (born 1844)
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Walt Whitman
Year of death:
1892
Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist (born 1819)
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Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar
Year of death:
1888
Barghash bin Said of Zanzibar (born 1837)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 26
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 26 around the world.
Independence Day (Bangladesh)
Independence Day and National Day (Bangladesh), celebrates the declaration of independence from Pakistan in 1971.
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March 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: March 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Prince Kūhiō Day
Prince Kūhiō Day (Hawaii, United States)
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Purple Day
Purple Day (Canada and United States)
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Synaxis
Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel (Eastern Christianity)
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Castulus
Christian feast days: Castulus
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Richard Allen (bishop)
Christian feast days: Richard Allen (Episcopal Church (USA))
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Ludger
Christian feast days: Ludger
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