March 26 in History
March 26 is the birthday of Ella Anderson (2005). Below are famous birthdays, events for March 26, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Conrad Gessner, Swiss botanist and zoologist was born in 1516, while Pope-elect Stephen died in 752.
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What happened on March 26
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses following a collision between the MV Dali container ship and one of the bridge's support pillars, killing six people.
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Russia-wide anti-corruption protests in 99 cities. The Levada Center survey showed that 38% of surveyed Russians supported protests and that 67 percent held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
The South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan is torpedoed, killing 46 sailors. After an international investigation, the President of the United Nations Security Council blames North Korea.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Around 200,000 to 300,000 Taiwanese demonstrate in Taipei in opposition to the Anti-Secession Law of China.
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During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people, mostly infants, killed with axes and knives.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishing Mercosur, the South Common Market.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Singapore Airlines Flight 117 is hijacked by four Pakistani terrorists and diverted to Changi Airport.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
Social Democratic Party (UK) is founded as a party.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in Washington, D.C.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
An Interflug Ilyushin Il-18 crashes at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport during a rejected takeoff, killing 10.
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The Biological Weapons Convention comes into force.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1971
East Pakistan, then a province of Pakistan, declares its independence from Pakistan to form Bangladesh; the Bangladesh War of Independence begins.
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South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implements a land reform program to solve the problem of land tenancy.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 26
- 1516 — Conrad Gessner, Swiss botanist and zoologist (died 1565)
- 1554 — Charles of Lorraine, duke of Mayenne (died 1611)
- 1584 — John II, duke of Zweibrücken (died 1635)
Died on March 26
- 752 — Pope-elect Stephen
- 809 — Ludger, Frisian missionary
- 903 — Sugawara no Michizane, Japanese poet
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 26
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Who was born on March 26? Ella Anderson (2005), Bhad Bhabie (2003), Jameson Williams (2001).
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