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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 26 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
Birthdays on August 26(5)
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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2020🕊️ Death
Joe Ruby
American animator Joe Ruby died. He was born in 1933.
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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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 26
Examples currently recorded for August 26 include The Beatles Release "Hey Jude" (1968), Women's Strike for Equality (1970), Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing (1980). View all events →
Birthdays on August 26
People recorded as born on August 26 include Naz Reid, Kotoshoho Yoshinari, Kyren Williams. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 26: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 26?
- One event currently recorded for August 26 is: The Beatles Release "Hey Jude".
- Who was born on August 26?
- People recorded as born on August 26 include Naz Reid, Kotoshoho Yoshinari, Kyren Williams.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 26.
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