Historical Events
- HMS Challenger returns from 128,000-km oceanographic exploration
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Root, Czech-American boxer (First world light heavyweight champion 1903), born in Frahelž, Bohemia, Czech Republic (d. 1963)
Famous Deaths
- František Palacký, "Father of the Nation", Czech historian and politician (led Czech National Revival), dies at 77
Died in 1876 1876 Highlights
About May 26, 1876
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
