Historical Events
- "No religion" tops survey of American religious identity for the first time at 23.1% edging out Catholics 23.0% and evangelicals 22.5%, in long-running General Social Survey
- Six suspected militants connected to Sri Lankan terror attacks killed along with ten others in a shootout with police in Sainthamaruthu
- Waorani people of Pastaza win landmark environmental case against the Ecuadorian government to protect half a million acres of their territory in the Amazon rainforest
Famous Deaths
- David McNee, Scottish law enforcement officer (City of Glasgow/Strathclyde Police Chief Constable, 1971-77; Metropolitan Police Commissioner, 1977-82), dies at 94
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About April 26, 2019
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 5 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
