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Historical Events on August 26

  • Chittor Fort

    1303

    Alauddin Khalji captures Chittorgarh.

  • Battle of Crécy

    1346

    Hundred Years' War: The military supremacy of the English longbow over the French combination of crossbow and armoured knights is established at the Battle of Crécy.

  • Lutheran

    1748

    The first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium, is founded in Philadelphia.

  • First voyage of James Cook

    1768

    Captain James Cook sets sail from England on board HMS Endeavour.

  • Togoland Campaign

    1914

    World War I: The German colony of Togoland surrenders to French and British forces after a 20-day campaign.

  • Battle of Le Cateau

    1914

    World War I: During the retreat from Mons, the British II Corps commanded by General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien fought a vigorous and successful defensive action at Le Cateau.

  • Charles de Gaulle

    1944

    World War II: Charles de Gaulle enters Paris.

  • South African Border War

    1966

    The South African Border War starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.

  • Boeing 787 Dreamliner

    2011

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA.

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