In 1993, Algerian journalist and writer, Tahar Djaout, was assassinated by Islamic fundamentalists and died in hospital on June 2, 1993. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day: What happened on 26 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1993, Algerian journalist and writer, Tahar Djaout, was assassinated by Islamic fundamentalists and died in hospital on June 2, 1993. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 26 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 26 MAY
2008 | Severe flooding began in eastern and southern China resulting in 148 deaths and forcing the evacuation of 1.3 million.
2004 | U.S. Army veteran Terry Nichols was found guilty of 161 state murder charges for aiding and abetting the Oklahoma City bombing.
2002 | The tugboat Robert Y. Love collided with a support pier of Interstate 40 on the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, 14 deaths and 11 injuries were recorded.
1998 | The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, was mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
1998 | The first “National Pole Day” was held in Australia, and reconciliation ceremonies were held nationally and were attended by over a million people.
1993 | Tahar Djaout, Algerian journalist and writer, was assassinated by Islamic fundamentalists and died in hospital on June 2, 1993.
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BIRTHDAYS
1954 | English novelist, poet, short story writer, and translator, Alan Hollinghurst.
1963 | English golfer, Jamie Spence.
1968 | Crown Prince of Denmark, Frederik.
1985 | English footballer, Ashley Vincent.
1983 | Australian rugby league player, Nathan Merritt.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2009 | Canadian ice hockey and soccer player, Peter Zezel, 44.
2012 | Japanese politician, Hiroshi Miyazawa, 91.
1979 | Irish-American actor, George Brent, 75.
2010 | English air marshal and pilot, Chris Moran, 54.
2015 | American soldier, and politician, Dayton Waller, 90.
SPORTS
1984 | On this day, Leicester City’s Gary Lineker made his first England appearance as a 72nd-minute substitute for Tony Woodcock in the 1-1 draw against Scotland at Hampden.
ENTERTAINMENT
2014 | “Petals on the Wind” was initially released on this day in the United States.
AFRICA FACT
Among the world’s most dangerous mountain passes is the Sani Pass in Lesotho.
