National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for August 26, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 26, 2026 celebrates National Dog Day, plus 4 more.
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founded in 2016 by National Day Calendar® and Kat Valentine.
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National Got Checked Day on August 26 creates a call to action, providing a friendly reminder and asking a simple question, "got checked?" Be inspired when you answer, "YES!"
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Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was the husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria.
Nurse and recipient of the Medal of Freedom (1946) for her work to provide medicine, food, and other items to aid Allied POWs in the Philippines during World War II.
Co-creator of The Wizard of Id comic strip.
WWII assembly line worker who is said to have inspired the Rosie the Riveter poster.
Co-founder of Hyatt Hotels.
Events that occurred on August 26 throughout history
John Fitch is granted a patent for the steamboat.
Charles Thurber patents his version of a typewriter. His "writing machine" was considered one of the first practical precursors to the modern typewriter.
Susan Blow starts the first free kindergarten in the U.S., introducing the educational theories of German educator Friedrich Froebel to the American public school system.
Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater in 57 seconds. Handcuffs were locked behind his back with a heavy ball and chain connected to his feet weighing over 75 pounds.
The 19th Amendment is certified, giving women the right to vote.
The first MLB game is broadcast on television station W2XBS. The Cincinnati Reds won the first game 5–2, and the Brooklyn Dodgers won the second game 6–1 of the doubleheader.
The 10-year-old Mary Boitano becomes the first woman to win the 6.8-mile Dipsea Race held in Marin County, California.
The environmental organization Earth Alliance donates $5 million to fighting fires in the Amazon rainforest. An estimated 72,843 fires had taken place in Brazil in 2019.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Wellness Month
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National Dog Month
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National Back To School Month
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Happiness Happens Month
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National Golf Month
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National Sandwich Month
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International Peace Month
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Romance Awareness Month
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Family Fun Month
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National Crayon Collection Month
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National Water Quality Month
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National Eye Exam Month
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