2004⚡ Event
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
A major earthquake and tsunami devastated communities around the Indian Ocean, killing an estimated 227,898 people in 14 countries.
disaster
What Happened on December 26?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for December 26 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 26(4)
2006⚡ Event
Taiwan earthquake damages cables
Two earthquakes off the southwest coast of Taiwan damaged submarine communications cables, disrupting Internet services in Asia and affecting financial transactions.
disastertechnologyeconomics
2015⚡ Event
Dallas tornado outbreak
A violent tornado moves through several suburbs of Dallas, Texas, killing ten and injuring almost 500 others. It was the deadliest tornado to ever hit Texas during the month of December.
disaster
2025⚡ Event
Israel recognizes Somaliland
Israel recognizes Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so.
politics
Birthdays on December 26(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Colby Cave
Colby Cave was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
sports
1994🎂 Birth
Souleymane Coulibaly
Souleymane Coulibaly is an Ivorian professional footballer.
sports
1997🎂 Birth
Tamara Zidanšek
Tamara Zidanšek is a Slovenian professional tennis player.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Aleksej Pokuševski
Aleksej Pokuševski is a Serbian professional basketball player.
sports
Deaths on December 26(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Lukas Enembe
Lukas Enembe was an Indonesian politician who served as the Governor of Papua.
politics
2023🕊️ Death
Tom Smothers
Tom Smothers was an American comedian, actor, and activist.
entertainmentarts
2024🕊️ Death
Richard Parsons
Richard Parsons was an American business executive.
economics
2024🕊️ Death
Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh was an Indian economist and politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India.
economicspolitics
2025🕊️ Death
Pate Mustajärvi
Pate Mustajärvi was a Finnish rock singer.
musicentertainment
December 26 in History
December 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 26
Examples currently recorded for December 26 include Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami (2004), Taiwan earthquake damages cables (2006), Dallas tornado outbreak (2015). View all events →
Birthdays on December 26
People recorded as born on December 26 include Colby Cave, Souleymane Coulibaly, Tamara Zidanšek. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 26
Remembered figures who died on December 26 include Lukas Enembe, Tom Smothers, Richard Parsons. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 26?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for December 26: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 26?
- One event currently recorded for December 26 is: Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
- Who was born on December 26?
- People recorded as born on December 26 include Colby Cave, Souleymane Coulibaly, Tamara Zidanšek.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for December 26.
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