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May 26, 2024 ·
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Historical Events on May 26th 1896: The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a stock market index, was first published by Charles Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones & Company and The Wall...
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Historical Events on May 26th
1896: The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a stock market index, was first published by Charles Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones & Company and The Wall Street Journal. It initially included 12 companies, primarily in the industrial sector.
1897: Bram Stoker's iconic Gothic horror novel "Dracula" was published, introducing the world to Count Dracula and establishing many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.
1868: The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal by one vote. Johnson had been impeached by the House of Representatives primarily for violating the Tenure of Office Act.
1940: British and Allied forces began evacuating from Dunkirk, France, during World War II. Over the next week, more than 338,000 soldiers were rescued from the advancing German army.
1972: The Magnavox Odyssey, developed by Ralph H. Baer, was released in North America. It was the first commercial home video game console and marked the beginning of the video game industry.
1908: The discovery of oil in Masjed Soleyman by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (later BP) marked the start of the Middle Eastern oil industry, which has had significant global economic and political impacts.
1938: The U.S. House of Representatives established HUAC to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities. It became notorious during the Red Scare for its aggressive questioning of suspected communists.
1969: The Apollo 10 mission, a dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing, safely returned to Earth after orbiting the Moon and testing the lunar module.
1998: Pakistan conducted five nuclear tests in the Chagai District, marking its entry into the club of nuclear-armed nations. These tests were in response to India’s nuclear tests earlier that month.
1521: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V issued the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw and heretic for his criticisms of the Catholic Church, which sparked the Protestant Reformation.
1923: The inaugural Le Mans 24 Hours race, a renowned endurance motorsport event, was held in Le Mans, France. It has since become one of the most prestigious races in the world.
1805: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, exploring the western territories of the United States, reached the Rocky Mountains, marking a significant milestone in their journey.
1948: The National Party won the general elections in South Africa and began implementing apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination that lasted until 1994.
1991: Lauda Air Flight 004 crashed in Thailand due to an uncommanded thrust reverser deployment, killing all 223 people on board. This led to significant safety improvements in aviation.
1907: Marion Mitchell Morrison, known professionally as John Wayne, was born. He became one of the most iconic American actors, particularly known for his roles in Western films.
Sources for Further Reading:History.com, britannica.com, bbc.co.uk/history, and nationalgeographic.com
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1896: The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a stock market index, was first published by Charles Dow, co-founder of Dow Jones & Company and The Wall Street Journal. It initially included 12 companies, primarily in the industrial sector.
1897: Bram Stoker's iconic Gothic horror novel "Dracula" was published, introducing the world to Count Dracula and establishing many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy.
1868: The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal by one vote. Johnson had been impeached by the House of Representatives primarily for violating the Tenure of Office Act.
1940: British and Allied forces began evacuating from Dunkirk, France, during World War II. Over the next week, more than 338,000 soldiers were rescued from the advancing German army.
1972: The Magnavox Odyssey, developed by Ralph H. Baer, was released in North America. It was the first commercial home video game console and marked the beginning of the video game industry.
1908: The discovery of oil in Masjed Soleyman by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (later BP) marked the start of the Middle Eastern oil industry, which has had significant global economic and political impacts.
1938: The U.S. House of Representatives established HUAC to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities. It became notorious during the Red Scare for its aggressive questioning of suspected communists.
1969: The Apollo 10 mission, a dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing, safely returned to Earth after orbiting the Moon and testing the lunar module.
1998: Pakistan conducted five nuclear tests in the Chagai District, marking its entry into the club of nuclear-armed nations. These tests were in response to India’s nuclear tests earlier that month.
1521: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V issued the Edict of Worms, declaring Martin Luther an outlaw and heretic for his criticisms of the Catholic Church, which sparked the Protestant Reformation.
1923: The inaugural Le Mans 24 Hours race, a renowned endurance motorsport event, was held in Le Mans, France. It has since become one of the most prestigious races in the world.
1805: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, exploring the western territories of the United States, reached the Rocky Mountains, marking a significant milestone in their journey.
1948: The National Party won the general elections in South Africa and began implementing apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination that lasted until 1994.
1991: Lauda Air Flight 004 crashed in Thailand due to an uncommanded thrust reverser deployment, killing all 223 people on board. This led to significant safety improvements in aviation.
1907: Marion Mitchell Morrison, known professionally as John Wayne, was born. He became one of the most iconic American actors, particularly known for his roles in Western films.
Sources for Further Reading:History.com, britannica.com, bbc.co.uk/history, and nationalgeographic.com
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