World Lindy Hop Day – A day to celebrate the Lindy Hop, a popular swing dance that originated in the 1920s and 1930s in Harlem, New York City, and to promote its history and cultural significance.
World Dracula Day – Celebrated on May 26th every year, World Dracula Day pays homage to the famous vampire character created by Irish author Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel ‘Dracula’. The day is celebrated by vampire enthusiasts and fans of the horror genre by reading the novel, watching movies, and dressing up as Dracula.
International Day of Action for Women’s Health – Observed annually on May 26th, this day aims to raise awareness about the need for comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare services for women across the world. It highlights the importance of ensuring that women have access to safe and affordable healthcare services and information.
National Paper Airplane Day – This fun day is celebrated annually on May 26th, encouraging people to make and fly paper airplanes. It is believed to have originated in the United States, where it is a popular activity for children.
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day – This food holiday is celebrated on May 26th every year, giving people an excuse to indulge in this delicious dessert made with cream cheese, blueberries, and graham cracker crust.
National Sorry Day (Australia) – This day is observed annually in Australia on May 26th to remember and acknowledge the mistreatment and trauma suffered by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during the country’s colonial history. It is a day for reflection, commemoration, and reconciliation.
735 – The Venerable Bede, an English historian, dies.
1328 – William of Ockham, an English Franciscan friar and philosopher, dies.
1521 – The Edict of Worms is issued, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw and heretic.
1805 – Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy in Milan Cathedral.
1868 – The impeachment trial of U.S. President Andrew Johnson ends with his acquittal by one vote in the Senate.
1896 – Nicholas II of Russia is crowned Tsar in Moscow.
1940 – Operation Dynamo begins, with the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk, France during World War II.
1972 – The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) in Moscow.
1991 – Laos becomes a member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).
2013 – A magnitude 8.3 earthquake strikes near the Sea of Okhotsk, off the coast of Russia.
