What Happened on September 26?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 26
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 26, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Albert Einstein
Year:
1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity.
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Swedish Act of Succession
Year:
1810
A new Act of Succession is adopted by the Riksdag of the Estates, and Jean Baptiste Bernadotte becomes heir to the Swedish throne.
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War of the Second Coalition
Year:
1799
War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to the collapse of Suvorov's campaign.
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George Washington
Year:
1789
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State.
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Federal Trade Commission
Year:
1914
The United States Federal Trade Commission is established by the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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World War I
Year:
1917
World War I: The Battle of Polygon Wood begins.
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Machine Gun Kelly (gangster)
Year:
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.
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Occupation of the Ruhr
Year:
1923
The German government calls off the passive resistance to the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 26
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 26, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Robert Cade
Year of birth:
1927
Robert Cade, American physician and educator, co-invented Gatorade (died 2007)
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Wilford White
Year of birth:
1928
Wilford White, American football player (died 2013)
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Patrick O'Neal (actor)
Year of birth:
1927
Patrick O'Neal, American actor (died 1994)
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Enzo Bearzot
Year of birth:
1927
Enzo Bearzot, Italian footballer and manager (died 2010)
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Manfred Mayrhofer
Year of birth:
1926
Manfred Mayrhofer, Austrian philologist and academic (died 2011)
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Julie London
Year of birth:
1926
Julie London, American singer and actress (died 2000)
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Bob Van Der Veken
Year of birth:
1928
Bob Van der Veken, Belgian actor (died 2019)
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Joe Brown (climber)
Year of birth:
1930
Joe Brown, English mountaineer and author (died 2020)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 26
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 26, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Charles Erwin Wilson
Year of death:
1961
Charles Erwin Wilson, American politician, 5th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1890)
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James Fitzmaurice
Year of death:
1965
James Fitzmaurice, Irish soldier and pilot (born 1898)
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Didier de Saint-Jaille
Year of death:
1536
Didier de Saint-Jaille, 46th Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller
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Daniel Johnson Sr.
Year of death:
1968
Daniel Johnson Sr., Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Premier of Quebec (born 1915)
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S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
Year of death:
1959
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (born 1899)
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Leslie Morshead
Year of death:
1959
Leslie Morshead, Australian general (born 1889)
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Xu Beihong
Year of death:
1953
Xu Beihong, Chinese painter and educator (born 1895)
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Ellen Roosevelt
Year of death:
1954
Ellen Roosevelt, American tennis player (born 1868)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 26
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 26 around the world.
European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages (European Union)
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Flag Day
Day of the National Flag (Ecuador)
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
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1983 Soviet nuclear false alarm incident
Petrov day
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Yemen Arab Republic
Revolution Day (Yemen)
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Canadian Martyrs
Christian feast days: Canadian Martyrs (Catholic Church in Canada)
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September 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: September 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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John of Meda
Christian feast days: John of Meda
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