What Happened on September 26, 2023

Historical Events

  • At least 94 people die in a fire at a wedding in Qaraqosh, Iraq, after fireworks set a building alight [1]

Trump Guilty of Fraud

Donald Trump found guilty of fraud by inflating his assets in a civil case was brought by New York attorney general Letitia James [1]

Biden Walks Picket Line

Joe Biden is the first US president to walk a picket line telling striking autoworkers "You deserve a significant raise” in Michigan [1]

Canada's Speaker Resigns

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigns after inviting a man who fought with a Nazi military unit to attend a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy [1]


Famous Deaths

Brooks Robinson (1937-2023)

American Baseball HOF third baseman (18 x MLB All Star; World Series 1966, 70 [MVP]; 16 × Gold Glove Award; Baltimore Orioles), dies at 86 [1] [2]

Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About September 26, 2023

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Slime You Out - Drake Featuring SZA
  • UK #1 Song: Paint the Town Red - Doja Cat