1580day.year
Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth in Plymouth, England.
Sir Francis Drake completes his epic circumnavigation of the globe, arriving in Plymouth, England.
On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake returned to Plymouth Harbor, successfully completing the second circumnavigation of the world.
His expedition, which began in 1577, combined exploration, privateering, and scientific observation.
Drake’s voyage brought back valuable maps, exotic goods, and strategic knowledge of new sea routes.
He was knighted aboard his ship, the Golden Hind, shortly after anchoring, cementing his status as a national hero.
This achievement bolstered English naval prestige and inspired future voyages during the Elizabethan era.
1580
Francis Drake
his circumnavigation of the Earth
2014day.year
A mass kidnapping occurs in Iguala, Mexico.
In September 2014, dozens of students were abducted in Iguala, Mexico, in a mass kidnapping that sparked national and international outrage.
On the evening of September 26, 2014, a coordinated attack by local police and suspected members of a drug cartel in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, led to the disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College.
The students were en route to a protest in Mexico City when their buses were intercepted and seized.
Eyewitnesses reported that officers handed the students over to cartel operatives, who allegedly moved them to undisclosed locations.
The incident triggered nationwide protests and international condemnation, sparking demands for truth and justice.
Subsequent investigations exposed deep corruption and collusion between government officials and criminal organizations.
Despite extensive inquiries, the fate of the missing students remains one of Mexico's most harrowing unresolved cases.
2014
mass kidnapping
2022day.year
A mass shooting occurs at a school in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 18 people, including 11 children.
On September 26, 2022, a gunman opened fire at a school in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, killing 18 people, including 11 children.
On September 26, 2022, a gunman opened fire at School No. 88 in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia, targeting students and staff in a horrific attack.
The assailant entered the premises armed with rifles and was quickly confronted by security personnel.
Eighteen people, including eleven children, were killed, and dozens more were wounded.
The shooting stunned the community and prompted nationwide discussions on school security and mental health.
Russian authorities launched an investigation, leading to heightened security protocols at educational institutions across the country.
The tragedy reignited debates over gun control and violence prevention in Russia.
2022
A mass shooting
Izhevsk
Udmurtia