1552day.year
Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh guru.
Guru Amar Das assumes the role of Third Sikh Guru, shaping the Sikh community's foundations.
In 1552, Guru Amar Das became the Third Sikh Guru in Punjab.
He emphasized community service, equality, and the langar tradition.
His leadership strengthened Sikh institutions and scripture compilation.
Guru Amar Das founded new centers of Sikh pilgrimage, or 'taksals'.
His teachings on social welfare and inclusivity shaped Sikhism's future.
1552
Guru Amar Das
Sikh guru
1636day.year
Utrecht University is founded in the Netherlands.
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands.
Utrecht University was founded in 1636 by the States of Utrecht.
It quickly became a center for theological and philosophical study in the Dutch Republic.
Over the centuries, it has expanded to include faculties in law, medicine, and science.
The university played a key role during the Enlightenment and later during the Dutch Golden Age.
Today, it is ranked among the top universities in Europe and continues to attract students worldwide.
1636
Utrecht University
Netherlands
1640day.year
The Royal Academy of Turku, the first university of Finland, is founded in the city of Turku by Queen Christina of Sweden at the proposal of Count Per Brahe.
The Royal Academy of Turku, Finland's first university, was founded in 1640 by Queen Christina of Sweden.
The Royal Academy of Turku was established in 1640 under the patronage of Queen Christina of Sweden.
It was founded at the proposal of Count Per Brahe as Finland's first university.
The institution aimed to educate clergy and civil servants for the Swedish realm's eastern provinces.
Over time, it evolved into the University of Helsinki after relocating due to the Great Fire of Turku in 1827.
Its legacy lives on as the foundation of higher education in Finland.
1640
Royal Academy of Turku
Finland
Turku
Christina of Sweden
Per Brahe
1967day.year
Ten thousand people gather for one of many Central Park be-ins in New York City.
Around 10,000 people gathered in New York City's Central Park for a be-in on March 26, 1967, celebrating the counterculture movement.
On March 26, 1967, Central Park hosted one of the first major be-ins, attracting about 10,000 participants.
Inspired by the Happening art movement, attendees embraced free expression, music, and communal ideals.
Flower power, poetry readings, and folk music set the tone for this peaceful cultural gathering.
Be-ins became a symbol of anti-establishment sentiment amid the Vietnam War era.
The event influenced future outdoor festivals and cemented the be-in as a hallmark of 1960s youth culture.
Central Park's be-in highlighted the power of music and community in social change efforts.
1967
Central Park be-ins
New York City
1970day.year
South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implements a land reform program to solve the problem of land tenancy.
South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implemented a land reform program on March 26, 1970, aiming to resolve rural tenancy disputes.
On March 26, 1970, President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu introduced new land reform measures to address rural land tenancy issues.
The policy sought to redistribute land and provide legal rights to tenant farmers across South Vietnam.
It aimed to undermine Viet Cong influence by winning peasant support during the Vietnam War.
Land titles and compensation guidelines were established, though implementation varied by region.
Critics argued that bureaucratic delays and corruption hindered the program's effectiveness.
Despite challenges, the reform represented a significant domestic policy effort amid ongoing conflict.
1970
South Vietnamese
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu
land reform program
land tenancy
1997day.year
Thirty-nine bodies are found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides.
Thirty-nine bodies were found in the Heaven's Gate mass suicides in California.
On March 26, 1997, authorities discovered the bodies of 39 members of the Heaven’s Gate cult at a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Believing they would ascend to an alien spacecraft following the comet Hale–Bopp, cult members took their own lives in a coordinated suicide ritual. Led by Marshall Applewhite, the group left behind video tapes explaining their beliefs. The tragedy shocked the world and brought attention to the dangers of cult extremism. It remains one of the largest mass suicide events in modern history.
1997
Heaven's Gate
mass suicides
2005day.year
Around 200,000 to 300,000 Taiwanese demonstrate in Taipei in opposition to the Anti-Secession Law of China.
Up to 300,000 demonstrated in Taipei against China’s Anti-Secession Law.
On March 26, 2005, massive crowds filled the streets of Taipei to protest China’s recently passed Anti-Secession Law, which Beijing claimed would authorize force if Taiwan sought formal independence. Demonstrators from across Taiwan called for democratic dialogue and criticized Beijing’s threat to use military means. The rally was one of the largest in the island’s history, reflecting deep-seated fears about cross-strait relations. The protest influenced Taiwan’s domestic politics and signaled the resilience of its democratic society. It remains a landmark event in Taiwan’s struggle for autonomy.
2005
Taiwanese
Taipei
Anti-Secession Law
China