Historical events for
Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Antoine de Lavoisier, considered the father of modern Chemistry for having defined the elementary principles of this science.

Lee de Forest, American inventor and physicist, known as the 'father of radio' for his development of audion, which revolutionized broadcasting.

Guillaume Apollinaire, French poet, writer and art critic, one of the most influential figures in the artistic avant-garde of the early 20th century.

Peggy Guggenheim, American art collector and patron, fundamental in the development of modern art.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1979, recognized worldwide for her humanitarian work among the poor of Calcutta.

Alain Peyrefitte, French politician, diplomat and writer, known for his influence on French politics and his writings on society.

Manuel Cavaco, Portuguese actor notable for his long career in theater and television, with a significant contribution to the dramatic arts in Portugal.

Branford Marsalis, American jazz saxophonist and composer, recognized both for his solo career and for his collaborations with great names in jazz.

Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage, recognized as one of the most iconic voices in alternative rock of the 90s.

Adrian Young, drummer for the band No Doubt, famous for his energetic style and contribution to the band's success in the 90s.

Macaulay Culkin, American actor world famous for his role as Kevin McCallister in the 'Home Alone' franchise.

Steven Bartlett (b. 1992) is an influential British entrepreneur and author. Founder of Social Chain and the youngest investor on "Dragon's Den", his acclaimed podcast "The Diary of a CEO" became a global reference in leadership and personal development.

Today we celebrate the approval of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen by the French Constituent Assembly in 1789, a milestone in the history of human rights.

Today marks the launch date of the Mini, the iconic British car launched in 1959, which became a pop culture symbol and a global success.

Today we celebrate the election of Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I in 1978, whose brief but remarkable pontification lasted just 33 days.

Today we celebrate the conquest of the K1 5000m World Championship by Fernando Pimenta in 2017, one of the most important victories in Portuguese canoeing.

Today we celebrate the day of Saint Micaela, known for her dedication to the poor and Christian education.

Today is World Dog Day, a date dedicated to honoring man's best friend and raising awareness about dog rights.

Celebration of International Women's Equality Day, a date dedicated to promoting equal rights between men and women.

Today Tomatina Day is celebrated in Buñol, Spain, one of the most famous festivals in the world where participants throw tomatoes at each other in a great festive battle. The origin dates back to 1945, and today around 100 tons of tomatoes are used.