1968⚡ Event
The Beatles Release "Hey Jude"
The Beatles released "Hey Jude", which became the then-longest single to top the UK charts.
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What Happened on August 26?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 26 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 26(5)
1970⚡ Event
Women's Strike for Equality
Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's Strike for Equality in New York City, in which 50,000 women protested the continuing lack of gender equality.
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1980⚡ Event
Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing
A bomb was planted at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, which the FBI later described as the most complex improvised explosive device ever created.
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2008⚡ Event
Russia Recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia Independence
After a ceasefire was reached in the Russo-Georgian War, Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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2015⚡ Event
Journalists Murdered on Live Television
Two American journalists were murdered on live television while conducting an interview in Moneta, Virginia.
Famous Birthdays on August 26(5)
Notable Deaths on August 26(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Neil Simon
American playwright and author Neil Simon died. He was born in 1927.
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2023🕊️ Death
Bob Barker
American television game show host Bob Barker died. He was born in 1923.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Swedish footballer and manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died. He was born in 1948.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sid Eudy
American actor and professional wrestler Sid Eudy died. He was born in 1960.
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August 26 in History
August 26 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1968 to the present day.
Major Events on August 26
Among the most notable events on August 26: The Beatles Release "Hey Jude" (1968), Women's Strike for Equality (1970), Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing (1980). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 26
Notable figures born on August 26 include Naz Reid, Kotoshoho Yoshinari, Kyren Williams. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 26
Remembered figures who died on August 26 include Neil Simon, Joe Ruby, Bob Barker. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 26?
- August 26 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 26?
- One of the most notable events on August 26 is: The Beatles Release "Hey Jude".
- Who was born on August 26?
- Famous figures born on August 26 include Naz Reid, Kotoshoho Yoshinari, Kyren Williams.
- How many historical events happened on August 26?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 26, spanning centuries of world history.
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