May 26 in History
May 26 is the birthday of Yeji (singer) (2000) and the anniversary of the death of Andy Fletcher (musician) (2022). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for May 26, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Koreyasu, Japanese prince and shōgun was born in 1264, while Augustine of Canterbury, Benedictine monk and archbishop died in 604.
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Famous people born on May 26
Famous people who died on May 26
2017
Zbigniew Brzezinski (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Polish-American diplomat and political scientist (1928–2017)
2014
Hooshang Seyhoun (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Iranian architect, sculptor, painter, scholar, and professor (1920–2014)
2012
Hans Schmidt (wrestler) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian professional wrestler (1925–2012)
2010
Art Linkletter (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian-born American television personality (1912–2010)
2010
Chris Moran (RAF officer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English Royal Air Force officer (1956–2010)
What happened on May 26
- 2025
65 people are injured when a car rams into a crowd on Water Street, near Liverpool F.C.'s Premier League trophy parade.
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Ten people are killed in a shooting at a VTA rail yard in San Jose, California, United States.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd erupt in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, later becoming widespread across the United States and around the world.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
Narendra Modi takes oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
Severe flooding begins in eastern and southern China that will ultimately cause 148 deaths and force the evacuation of 1.3 million.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashes in the Turkish town of Maçka, killing 75.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
The tugboat Robert Y. Love collides with a support pier of Interstate 40 on the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, resulting in 14 deaths and 11 others injured.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
The first "National Sorry Day" is held in Australia. Reconciliation events are held nationally, and attended by over a million people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
A MIAT Mongolian Airlines Harbin Y-12 crashes near Erdenet, Orkhon Province, Mongolia, resulting in 28 deaths.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes in the Phu Toei National Park in the Suphan Buri province of Thailand, killing all 223 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The European Community adopts the European flag.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1983
The 7.8 Mw Sea of Japan earthquake shakes northern Honshu with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami is generated that leaves about 100 people dead.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani and his coalition cabinet resign following a scandal over membership of the pseudo-masonic lodge P2 (Propaganda Due).
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Editor's picks
Born on May 26
- 1264 — Koreyasu, Japanese prince and shōgun (died 1326)
- 1478 — Clement VII, pope of the Catholic Church (died 1534)
- 1562 — James III, margrave of Baden-Hachberg (died 1590)
Died on May 26
- 604 — Augustine of Canterbury, Benedictine monk and archbishop
- 735 — Bede, English monk, historian, and theologian
- 818 — Ali al-Ridha, 8th of The Twelve Imams
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for May 26
Quick answers
Who was born on May 26? Yeji (singer) (2000), Micah Parsons (1999), Georgia Wareham (1999).
Who died on May 26? Andy Fletcher (musician) (2022), Ray Liotta (2022), Alan White (Yes drummer) (2022).
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