On This Day — 26 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 26th throughout history
Historical Events
1286
Duke Przemysł II crowned King of Poland.
2004
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami kills over 230,000 people.
1790
King George III grants the UK’s first copyright law.
1898
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate radium for the first time.
Notable Births
1745
Edmond Halley – English astronomer.
1905
John Rawls – American philosopher.
1970
Dido – British singer-songwriter.
In Memoriam
1886
Edward Bulwer-Lytton – English novelist & playwright.
2013
Nelson Mandela – South African anti-apartheid leader.
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