May 26 is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 219 days remain until the end of the year. 17 – Germanicus celebrates a triumph in Rome for his victories over the Cherusci, Chatti, and other German tribes west of the Elbe. [1] 451 – Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sasanian Empire takes place.

May 26, 2012 · Start of the Dow Jones Index, Middle Eastern oil, apartheid, the French Robin Hood and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths from May 26.

Historical events for the 26th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 26.

May 26th is the 146th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day the first National Sorry Day was held in Australia to encourage reconciliation; Iceland switched all its roads over from driving on the left to the right, and the first 24 Hours of Le Mans car race was held in France.

May 26th is officially Paper Airplane Day and Blueberry Cheesecake Day. We’ve reached the 146 th day of the year. There are 219 days left until the end of the year. Find out some incredible facts about this day, including what historical events happened, …

On May 26, 1972, Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev and U.S. President Richard Nixon, meeting in Moscow, sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) agreements.

May 15, 2024 · In this article, we delve into twenty notable occurrences on May 26th, exploring their impact and legacy. May 26th – On this Day in History 17 AD – Germanicus’ triumph in Rome for victories over the Cherusci, Chatti and other German tribes west of the Elbe.

May 26, 2011 · After more than 50 years of struggle, South Sudan declares independence and becomes Africa's 54th state. Martin Luther's writings were banned by the Edict of Worms. President Andrew Johnson avoided conviction for impeachment charges of "high crimes and misdemeanors" by one vote.

2 days ago · Memorial Day 2025 is in about a month, on Monday, May 26. ... "It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A ...

Historical Events on May 26. 1293: Thirty thousand people are killed when an earthquake hits Kamakura, Japan. 1538: John Calvin and his followers are ejected from the city of Geneva. Calvin would live in Strasbourg for the next 3-years.