May 26

What happened on May 26 in history

3 events fall on May 26, from 1637 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

Guess where and when

Explore a 360° historical scene and place it on the map and the timeline. Free, no sign-up.

Play today's challenge

Events on May 26

  1. 1637

    The Mystic massacre

    English colonists and allies burn a Pequot village in Connecticut.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  2. 1940

    The Dunkirk evacuation begins

    Operation Dynamo starts lifting troops off the French beaches.

    Play the 20th century round

  3. 1969

    John and Yoko's Montreal bed-in

    The couple begin a week in bed for peace and record Give Peace a Chance.

    Play the 20th century round