August 26

    What happened on August 26 in history

    3 events fall on August 26, from 1071 to 1883. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 26

    1. 1071

      The Battle of Manzikert

      Seljuk victory opens Anatolia to Turkish settlement.

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    2. 1789

      The Rights of Man is adopted

      France's National Assembly approves the declaration.

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    3. 1883

      Krakatoa erupts

      The eruption is heard thousands of kilometres away and kills tens of thousands.

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