On This Day — March 26

🕰️ Notable Events on March 26

• 2017 — Russia-wide anti-corruption protests in 99 cities. The Levada Center survey showed that 38% of surveyed Russians supported protests and that 67 percent held Putin personally responsible for high-level corruption. Wikipedia ↗
• 2010 — The South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan is torpedoed, killing 46 sailors. After an international investigation, the President of the United Nations Security Council blames North Korea. Wikipedia ↗
• 2005 — Around 200,000 to 300,000 Taiwanese demonstrate demonstrate in Taipei in opposition to the Anti-Secession Law of the People's Republic of China. Wikipedia ↗
• 1998 — During the Algerian Civil War, the Oued Bouaicha massacre sees fifty-two people, mostly infants, killed with axes and knives. Wikipedia ↗
• 1997 — Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides. Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay sign the Treaty of Asunción, establishing Mercosur, the South Common Market. Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is held in Washington, D.C.. Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Social Democratic Party (UK) is founded as a party. Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia ↗
• 1975 — The Biological Weapons Convention comes into force. Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — East Pakistan declares its independence from Pakistan to form the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Liberation War begins. Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implements a land reform program to solve the problem of land tenancy Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Ten thousand people gather for one of many Central Park be-ins in New York City. Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — The United States Army launches Explorer 3. Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — The African Regroupment Party is launched at a meeting in Paris. Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Nuclear weapons testing: The Romeo shot of Operation Castle is detonated at Bikini Atoll. Yield: 11 megatons. Wikipedia ↗
• 1945 — World War II: The Battle of Iwo Jima ends as the island is officially secured by American forces. Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — World War II: The first female prisoners arrive at Auschwitz concentration camp in German-occupied Poland. Wikipedia ↗
• 1939 — Spanish Civil War: Nationalists begin their final offensive of the war. Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — The United Kingdom driving test is introduced. Wikipedia ↗
• 1931 — Swissair is founded as the national airline of Switzerland. Wikipedia ↗
• 1931 — Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union is founded in Vietnam. Wikipedia ↗
• 1922 — The German Social Democratic Party is founded in Poland. Wikipedia ↗
• 1917 — World War I: First Battle of Gaza: British troops are halted after 17,000 Turks block their advance. Wikipedia ↗
• 1915 — The Vancouver Millionaires win the 1915 Stanley Cup Finals, the first championship played between the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and the National Hockey Association. Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Balkan Wars: Bulgarian forces capture Adrianople. Wikipedia ↗
• 1885 — The Métis people of the District of Saskatchewan under Louis Riel begin the North-West Rebellion against Canada. Wikipedia ↗
• 1871 — The elections of Commune council of the Paris Commune are held. Wikipedia ↗
• 1839 — The first Henley Royal Regatta is held. Wikipedia ↗
• 1830 — The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York. Wikipedia ↗
• 1812 — An earthquake devastates Caracas, Venezuela. Wikipedia ↗
• 1812 — A political cartoon in the Boston Gazette coins the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection. Wikipedia ↗
• 1636 — Utrecht University is founded in the Netherlands. Wikipedia ↗
• 1552 — Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh guru. Wikipedia ↗
• 1484 — William Caxton prints his translation of Aesop's Fables. Wikipedia ↗
• 1351 — Combat of the Thirty: Thirty Breton knights call out and defeat thirty English knights. Wikipedia ↗
• 1344 — The Siege of Algeciras, one of the first European military engagements where gunpowder was used, comes to an end. Wikipedia ↗
• 1169 — Saladin becomes the emir of Egypt. Wikipedia ↗
• 1027 — Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Wikipedia ↗
• 908 — Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang has Li Zhu, the last Tang Dynasty emperor, poisoned. Wikipedia ↗
• 590 — Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Wikipedia ↗

🎂 Notable Births on March 26

• 2005 — Ella Anderson, American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1998 — Satoko Miyahara, Japanese figure skater Wikipedia ↗
• 1996 — Zane Musgrove, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia ↗
• 1994 — Jed Wallace, English footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1992 — Nina Agdal, Danish model Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Matt Davidson, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — Yuya Takaki, Japanese idol, singer, dancer, model and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — Xiumin, South Korean singer and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — Simon Kjær, Danish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Kim Dong-suk, South Korean footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Jermichael Finley, American football player Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Steven Fletcher, Scottish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1986 — Maxime Biset, Belgian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1986 — Rob Kearney, Irish rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1986 — Emma Laine, Finnish tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Keira Knightley, English actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Matt Grevers, American swimmer Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Jonathan Groff, American actor and singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Prosper Utseya, Zimbabwean cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Jimmy Howard, American ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Drew Mitchell, Australian rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Felix Neureuther, German skier Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Marco Stier, German footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Gregory Strydom, Zimbabwean cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Sara Jean Underwood, American model, television host, and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Andreas Hinkel, German footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Floriana Lima, American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Roman Bednář, Czech footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Mike Mondo, American wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Mikel Arteta, Spanish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Brendan Ryan, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Nate Kaeding, American football player Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Sébastien Centomo, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Baruch Dego, Ethiopian-Israeli footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Massimo Donati, Italian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Josh Wilson, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1980 — Richie Wellens, English footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Nacho Novo, Spanish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Ben Blair, New Zealand rugby union footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Hiromi Uehara, Japanese pianist and composer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Pierre Womé, Cameroonian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Jay Sean, English singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Juliana Paes, Brazilian actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Anastasia Kostaki, Greek basketball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Kevin Davies, English footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Bianca Kajlich, American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Sylvain Grenier, Canadian wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Alex Varas, Chilean footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Amy Smart, American actress and former model Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Irina Spîrlea, Romanian tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Vadimas Petrenko, Lithuanian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Michael Peca, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Larry Page, American computer scientist and businessman, co-founder of Google Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — T. R. Knight, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Matt Burke, Australian rugby player and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Leslie Mann, American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Jason Maxwell, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Erick Morillo, Colombian-American DJ and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Rennae Stubbs, Australian tennis player and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Paul Williams, English footballer and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Behzad Ghorbani, Iranian zoologist Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Martyn Day, Scottish politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Paul Bosvelt, Dutch footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Jelle Goes, Dutch footballer and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Thomas Kyparissis, Greek footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Martin McDonagh, English-born Irish playwright, screenwriter, and director Wikipedia ↗
• 1969 — Alessandro Moscardi, Italian rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — Laurent Brochard, French cyclist Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — Kenny Chesney, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — James Iha, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Jason Chaffetz, American politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Lilian Greenwood, English politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Michael Imperioli, American actor and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Nick Wirth, English engineer, founded Wirth Research Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Trey Azagthoth, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Violeta Szekely, Romanian runner Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Martin Bella, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Martin Donnelly, Irish race car driver Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Maria Miller, English businessman and politician, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Ulf Samuelsson, Swedish-American ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Natsuhiko Kyogoku, Japanese author Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Richard Coles, English pianist, saxophonist, and priest Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Kevin Seitzer, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Yuri Gidzenko, Russian pilot and cosmonaut Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — John Stockton, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — William Hague, English historian and politician, First Secretary of State Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Marcus Allen, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Jennifer Grey, American actress and dancer Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Graeme Rutjes, Australian-Dutch footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Chris Hansen, American journalist Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Elio de Angelis, Italian race car driver (d. 1986) Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Fiona Bruce, Scottish lawyer and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Leeza Gibbons, American talk show host and television personality Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Paul Morley, English journalist, producer, and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Shirin Neshat, Iranian visual artist Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Charly McClain, American country singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Park Won-soon, South Korean lawyer and politician, 35th Mayor of Seoul Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Clive Palmer, Australian businessman and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Curtis Sliwa, American talk show host and activist, founded Guardian Angels Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Dorothy Porter, Australian poet and playwright (d. 2008) Wikipedia ↗
• 1953 — Lincoln Chafee, American academic and politician, 74th Governor of Rhode Island Wikipedia ↗
• 1953 — Elaine Chao, Taiwanese-American banker and politician, 24th United States Secretary of Labor Wikipedia ↗
• 1953 — Tatyana Providokhina, Russian runner Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — Didier Pironi, French race car driver (d. 1987) Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — T. A. Barron, American novelist Wikipedia ↗
• 1951 — Željko Pavličević, Croatian professional basketball coach and former professional player Wikipedia ↗
• 1951 — Carl Wieman, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Teddy Pendergrass, American singer-songwriter (d. 2010) Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Graham Barlow, English cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Martin Short, Canadian-American actor, screenwriter, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Alan Silvestri, American composer and conductor Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Jon English, English-Australian singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Rudi Koertzen, South African cricketer and umpire Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Vicki Lawrence, American actress, comedian, talk show host, and singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Fran Sheehan, American bass player Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Patrick Süskind, German author and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Ernest Lee Thomas, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Kyung-wha Chung, South Korean violinist and educator Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Richard Tandy, English pianist and keyboard player (Electric Light Orchestra) Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Steven Tyler, American singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — John Rowles, New Zealand-Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1946 — Johnny Crawford, American actor and singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1946 — Alain Madelin, French politician, French Minister of Finance Wikipedia ↗
• 1945 — Paul Bérenger, Mauritian politician, Prime Minister of Mauritius Wikipedia ↗
• 1945 — Mikhail Voronin, Russian gymnast and coach (d. 2004) Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — Diana Ross, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Mustafa Kalemli, Turkish physician and politician, Turkish Minister of the Interior Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Bob Woodward, American journalist and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Erica Jong, American novelist and poet Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Richard Dawkins, Kenyan-English ethologist, biologist, and academic Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Lella Lombardi, Italian motor racing driver (d. 1992) Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — James Caan, American actor and singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Nancy Pelosi, American lawyer and politician, 60th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Wikipedia ↗
• 1938 — Norman Ackroyd, English painter and illustrator Wikipedia ↗
• 1938 — Anthony James Leggett, English-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — Wayne Embry, American basketball player and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — Barbara Jones, American sprinter Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — James Lee, Canadian businessman and politician, 26th Premier of Prince Edward Island Wikipedia ↗
• 1935 — Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian politician, 2nd President of the State of Palestine Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — Alan Arkin, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — Edvaldo Alves de Santa Rosa, Brazilian footballer (d. 2002) Wikipedia ↗
• 1933 — Tinto Brass, Italian director and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1932 — Leroy Griffith, American businessman Wikipedia ↗
• 1932 — James Andrew Harris, American chemist and academic (d. 2000) Wikipedia ↗
• 1931 — Leonard Nimoy, American actor (d. 2015) Wikipedia ↗
• 1930 — Sandra Day O'Connor, American lawyer and jurist Wikipedia ↗
• 1930 — Gregory Corso, American poet (d. 2001) Wikipedia ↗
• 1929 — Edward Sorel, American illustrator and caricaturist Wikipedia ↗
• 1929 — Edwin Turney, American businessman, co-founded Advanced Micro Devices (d. 2008) Wikipedia ↗
• 1927 — Harold Chapman, English photographer Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — Maqsood Ahmed, Pakistani cricketer (d. 1999) Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — Pierre Boulez, French pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — Vesta Roy, American politician, Governor of New Hampshire (d. 2002) Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — Edward Graham, Baron Graham of Edmonton, English soldier and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — Ben Mondor, Canadian-American businessman (d. 2010) Wikipedia ↗
• 1925 — James Moody, American saxophonist and composer (d. 2010) Wikipedia ↗
• 1923 — Gert Bastian, German general and politician (d. 1992) Wikipedia ↗
• 1923 — Bob Elliott, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗

📅 National Days on March 26 (Calendar.cx)

Also observed on March 26

🏛️ Public Holidays

Also in: Independence and National Day (BD) · স্বাধীনতা দিবস (BD)

✡️ Religious Observances

• Hindu: Ram Navami