Historical events for
Saturday, 26 December 2026

Charles Babbage, British mathematician and inventor, was born on December 26, 1791. He is considered the "father of the computer" for his creation of the Analytical Engine.

Mao Zedong (born December 26, 1893, and died September 9, 1976) was the Chinese communist leader. Radical policies like the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution caused tens of millions of deaths, a devastating and unparalleled toll in history.

Jean Ferrat, French singer and composer.

Celebrating the birth of Jorge Lima Barreto, multifaceted Portuguese artist.

Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica, known for his technical skill and essential contribution to the formation of the band's sound, was born.