What Happened on Mar 26

The 'Nine Men's Misery' Incident

On March 26, 1676 during King Philip's War, Captain Michael Pierce led approximately 60 Plymouth Colony colonial troops and 20 Wampanoag Christian... Read more

Caracas Earthquake of 1812

The 1812 Caracas earthquake took place in Venezuela on March 26, 1812 (on Maundy Thursday) at 4:37 p.m. It measured 7.7 on the Richter magnitude... Read more

Beethoven Dies From Illness

The Death of Ludwig van Beethoven on 26 March 1827 followed a prolonged illness. It was witnessed by his sister-in-law and by his close friend... Read more

Book Of Mormon Is Published

In late March of 1830, the first copies of the Book of Mormon were published, and the first official missionary work began, as Joseph Smith... Read more

Battle of Glorieta Pass

Other Names: La Glorieta Pass Location: Santa Fe County and San Miguel County Campaign: Sibley’s New Mexico Campaign (1862) Date(s): March... Read more

Lone Pine Earthquake

The Great Lone Pine earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes to hit California in recorded history. The quake struck on March 26, 1872 and its... Read more

Conde Nast Is Born

On March 26, 1874, publisher Condé Nast was born. A successful advertising executive for Collier's, he introduced the concept of "class... Read more

Louis Chauvin Dies

Louis Chauvin (March 13, 1881 — March 26, 1908, aged 27) was an African American ragtime musician. Born in St. Louis, Missouri of a Mexican... Read more

"Cruel, Cruel Love" (film) is Released

Cruel, Cruel Love is a 1914 American comedy silent film made at the Keystone Studios and starring Charlie Chaplin. This early Chaplin film has... Read more

Vancouver Millionaires win Stanley Cup

The 1915 Stanley Cup Final was played from 1915-03-22 to 1915-03-26. The Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) champion Vancouver Millionaires... Read more

Battle of Col di Lana Mountain and the Battle in the Adige

Italian Army, 500,000 General Caclorna General Pecori-Giraldi Duke of Aosta Austrian Army, 600,000 Archduke Charles of Austria Field... Read more

First Battle Of Gaza

The First Battle of Gaza was a World War I battle on the southern border of Palestine. After eight months of painstaking advances, British Empire... Read more

Seattle Metropolitans win Stanley Cup

The 1917 Stanley Cup Final was contested by the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) champion Seattle Metropolitans and the National Hockey... Read more

US Mobilizes Navy for the War and Seizes 109 German Ships in US Ports

President Wilson had not waited until the actual Declaration of War before setting Uncle Sam's house in order for the inevitable conflict. On March... Read more

"The More The Merrier" Is Released

The More the Merrier is a 1943 comedy film made by Columbia Pictures which makes fun of the housing shortage during World War II, especially in... Read more

U.S. Marines Secure Iwo Jima

Of the 22,786 Japanese soldiers entrenched on the island, 21,570 died either from fighting or by ritual suicide. Only 216 were captured during the... Read more

Oklahoma A&M Beats North Carolina in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

The 1946 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of... Read more

Kentucky Beats Oklahoma A&M in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

The 1949 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 8 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of... Read more

Kansas Beats St. John's in Final Four

The 1952 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 16 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of... Read more

30th Academy Awards

The 30th Academy Awards was the first time the entire ceremony was broadcast live. The Oscar for Writing Based on Material From Another Medium... Read more

Malcolm X meets with Martin Luther King Jr.

After leaving the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X founded Muslim Mosque, Inc., a religious organization, and the Organization of Afro-American Unity, a... Read more

"Just Another Band from L.A." by The Mothers Is Released

Just Another Band from L.A. is a live album by The Mothers, released in 1972 (see 1972 in music). It was recorded live in Pauley Pavilion on the... Read more

UCLA Beats Memphis State in Final Four

The 1973 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 25 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of... Read more

1979 NCAA Basketball Championship: Magic Johnson of Michigan State defeats Larry Bird of Indiana State

Last Monday night, in the championship game, Michigan State confirmed a notion that had been gaining credence as the NCAA tournament progressed and... Read more

Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty signed

The treaty demonstrated that Middle East leaders, and not just foreign powers, have the power to transform regional politics. Read more