30 significant historical events occurred on May 26. May 26 has seen various historical events over the centuries, including diplomatic agreements and sporting events. Notable events on this date include the 1879 Treaty of Gandamak, which ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, several Formula One races at venues like Monaco and the Netherlands, and the signing of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1972.
Total Events
30
Time Span
1093–2019
Categories
3
Top Category
general
15 events
15 famous birthdays on May 26
Including Frederik X of Denmark, Adolfo López Mateos, Juan Cuadrado
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density11th C.21st C.
11th Century
1 event17th Century
5 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
2 events20th Century
12 events21st Century
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