Edition No. 48 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: August 26

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on August 26 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-08-26

1. On August 26, 1920, which amendment to the United States Constitution was officially certified, granting women the right to vote?

2. During the Hundred Years' War, which 1346 battle saw English forces under King Edward III defeat the French using longbows and early cannons?

3. In 1856, 18-year-old chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered the world's first synthetic dye while attempting to create a treatment for which disease?

4. On August 26, 1944, which French leader led a victory march through Paris following the city's liberation from German occupation?

5. In 1071, the Seljuq Turks led by Sultan Alp Arslan defeated and captured which Byzantine Emperor at the Battle of Manzikert?