This is our day guide for Wednesday August 26th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
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General Information for August 26th 2020
- There are 4 observances on this day.
- This was 262 days ago.
- Day 239 of 2020
- 127 days left in 2020
- Week 35 of the year
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On this Day in History
- 1978 - Papal conclave: Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy.
- 1920 - The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.
- 1914 - World War I: the German colony of Togoland is invaded by French and British forces, who take it after 5 days.
- 1883 - At midday, the Krakatau volcano begins to erupt; it's still the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history.
- 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.