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.

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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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