1895
Arts
Birth of Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn (later known as Dorothea Lange) is born in Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
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26May
11 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1899
1912
Aviation
Major interview on flying and her aviation attire
Quimby gives a detailed newspaper interview discussing her flying experiences and her distinctive purple satin flying suit.
View details1916
1950
Literature
Death of Belle da Costa Greene
Belle da Costa Greene died in New York City on May 26, 1950, at age 66, having led the Morgan Library for over three decades.
View details1984
Politics
Runner-up in Miss Alaska pageant
Sarah Heath placed third in the Miss Alaska pageant representing Wasilla.
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1991
Science
Landing of Soyuz TM-11 and completion of Mir mission
Sharman returned to Earth aboard Soyuz TM-11, completing her Project Juno mission with a total flight time of 7 days, 21 hours, and 13 minutes.
View details2003
Exploration
Summit of Lhotse
Reached the summit of Lhotse (8,516 m) on May 26, 2003, her fourth eight-thousander.
View details2004
Activism
Sydney Peace Prize presentation
Roy received the Sydney Peace Prize at a ceremony in Sydney for her nonviolent advocacy on social and environmental justice.
View details2022
Arts
Final episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show airs
The Ellen DeGeneres Show concluded its 19-season run with its final episode.
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