Following is a chronological list of notable events that occurred on March 26 throughout history:
1027: Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. This event marked the beginning of the Salian dynasty’s rule over the Holy Roman Empire.
1812: Devastating earthquake strikes Caracas, Venezuela. An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale destroyed 90% of Caracas, resulting in an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 deaths.
1913: Bulgarians capture Adrianople during the First Balkan War. Bulgarian troops seized the city of Adrianople (now Edirne, Turkey), a significant victory in their conflict against the Ottoman Empire.
1971: Bangladesh declares independence from Pakistan. Following escalating tensions and conflict, East Pakistan proclaimed itself the independent state of Bangladesh, leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War.
1976: Queen Elizabeth II sends the first royal email. During a visit to the Royal Signals and Radar Establishment in Malvern, England, Queen Elizabeth II became the first monarch to send an email, marking a notable moment in the adoption of digital communication.
1979: Israel and Egypt sign a peace treaty. Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, with U.S. President Jimmy Carter as a witness, signed a historic peace treaty at the White House, ending 30 years of conflict between the two nations.
1992: Mike Tyson sentenced to prison for rape. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison following a rape conviction in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1995: Schengen Agreement enters into force. The implementation of the Schengen Agreement led to the abolition of regular border checks among participating European countries, facilitating easier movement across borders.
2000: Vladimir Putin elected President of Russia. Former intelligence officer Vladimir Putin was elected as Russia’s president, beginning his long-standing influence on the country’s political landscape.
2024: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses in Baltimore. The bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship, resulting in the deaths of six maintenance workers.