International observance days, weeks, and months for September 26, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
September 26, 2026 celebrates European Day Of Languages, plus 3 more. Every year on September 26th, the European Day of Languages alerts the general public about the importance of learning different languages. The Day also promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe.
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Every year on the fourth Saturday of September, International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of domestic and wild rabbits.
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Every year on September 26th, World Contraception Day spreads awareness about contraception and safe sex. This awareness day also teaches younger generations to make informed decisions about sexual health.
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September 26 marks the Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. On this day, countries around the world are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to nuclear disarmament.
Read the full story →People born on September 26
Gardener and pioneer nurseryman who introduced trees grown with apple seeds.
A pioneer in the profession of social work who was in charge of implementing social work studies into the graduate level.
Considered one of the greatest poets of all time. He was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize in Literature for his pioneering contributions to present-day poetry.
Race car driver and founder of NASCAR.
Self-described teen "junk food junkie" who turned fitness expert, nutrition guru, and motivational speaker as an adult.
Events that occurred on September 26 throughout history
British troops capture and begin the occupation of Philadelphia, the American capital city during that time.
Edmund Randolph is appointed the first Attorney General in America.
Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first Secretary of State in America.
Congress establishes Sequoia National Park. It was the second national park created and the first specifically to protect the giant sequoia from being logged.
The U.S. Mint stops printing the $1 and $3 gold coins, and the 3 cent piece.
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. The theory showed that time and distance change depending on the observer's relative speed and disregarded the old concept of absolute time and space.
Congress passes the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Act created the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect consumers and regulate competition.
Gangster Machine Gun Kelly creates the term "G-Men" while surrendering to the FBI.
Senior SS official August Frank issues a memorandum detailing how Jews should be "evacuated." The memo also detailed the handing of property confiscated from Jews during their deportation.
Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. Sugar rationing began in 1942, during WWII. Sugar was a prime component used to make explosives and fuels, resulting in the government regulating the distribution to assist the war effort.
The first Presidential debate is televised in Chicago between candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
Gilligan's Island makes it debut on CBS. The sitcom ran 98 episodes across 3 seasons between 1964 and 1967.
The Brady Bunch debuts on ABC. The sitcom ran 117 episodes between 1969 and 1974.
Knight Rider debuts on NBC. The night-time show ran four seasons and aired 90 episodes between 1982 and 1986.
The video game Fortnite: Battle Royale is released and quickly becomes the most popular game worldwide.