December 26 in History
December 26 is the birthday of Leo Carlsson (2004). Below are famous birthdays, events for December 26, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor was born in 1194, while Dionysius, pope of the Catholic Church died in 268.
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What happened on December 26
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Israel recognises Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so.
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Three people are killed when a 14-year-old opens fire on civilians at a Texaco convenience store in Garland, Texas.
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A violent EF-4 tornado hits Garland, Texas, killing nine and injuring almost 500 others.
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An Irkut-Avia Antonov An-12 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Northwest Airport, killing all nine people on board.
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China opens the world's longest high-speed rail route, which links Beijing and Guangzhou.
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Two earthquakes in Hengchun, Taiwan measuring 7.0 and 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale kill two and disrupt telecommunications across Asia.
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The 9.1–9.3 Mw Indian Ocean earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). One of the largest observed tsunamis, it affected coastal and partially mainland areas of Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia; death toll is estimated at 227,898.
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Orange Revolution: The final run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny.
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The 6.6 Mw Bam earthquake shakes southeastern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), leaving more than 26,000 dead and 30,000 injured.
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The storm Lothar sweeps across Central Europe, killing 137 and causing US$1.3 billion in damage.
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Iraq announces its intention to fire upon U.S. and British warplanes that patrol the northern and southern no-fly zones.
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Four Armed Islamic Group hijackers seize control of Air France Flight 8969. When the plane lands at Marseille, a French Gendarmerie assault team boards the aircraft and kills the hijackers.
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Kuban Airlines Flight 5719 crashes during a go-around at Gyumri Shirak International Airport, killing 35 of the 36 people on board.
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The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union meets and formally dissolves the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War.
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United Express Flight 2415 crashes on approach to the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco, Washington, killing all six people on board.
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Editor's picks
Born on December 26
- 1194 — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1250)
- 1446 — Charles de Valois, Duke de Berry, French noble (died 1472)
- 1526 — Rose Lok, businesswoman and Protestant exile (died 1613)
Died on December 26
- 268 — Dionysius, pope of the Catholic Church
- 418 — Zosimus, pope of the Catholic Church
- 831 — Euthymius of Sardis, Byzantine bishop and saint (born 754)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for December 26
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Who was born on December 26? Leo Carlsson (2004), Josh Wilson-Esbrand (2002), Aleksej Pokuševski (2001).
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