783day.year
The Asturian queen Adosinda is held at a monastery to prevent her nephew from retaking the throne from Mauregatus.
Queen Adosinda of Asturias is confined to a monastery in 783 to secure her nephew Mauregatus's hold on the throne.
Queen Adosinda of Asturias, widow of King Silo, was a key figure in the succession crisis following the death of King Bermudo I.
Adosinda supported her nephew Alfonso II's claim to the throne but was deposed by her brother-in-law Mauregatus.
To eliminate her influence and consolidate his power, Mauregatus ordered Adosinda to be held under monastic confinement.
Her imprisonment at a convent removed her from political affairs, ensuring there would be no rallying point for opposition.
This event highlights the intense dynastic struggles and the use of religion as a tool of political control in early medieval Spain.
783
Asturian
Adosinda
Mauregatus
1789day.year
A national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as proclaimed by President George Washington at the request of Congress.
President George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in the United States in 1789 at Congress's request.
On November 26, 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation designating a national day of thanksgiving.
This observance was intended to offer gratitude for the new nation’s Constitution and to seek divine favor for its future.
Washington’s proclamation called on Americans to acknowledge peaceful relations with Native Americans and the rule of law.
He urged citizens to express thanks through prayer and acts of charity, establishing a precedent for national holidays.
This inaugural Thanksgiving set the stage for a tradition that would evolve into a central celebration of American cultural identity.
1789
Thanksgiving Day
George Washington
Congress
1863day.year
United States President Abraham Lincoln proclaims November 26 as a national Thanksgiving Day, to be celebrated annually on the final Thursday of November. Following the Franksgiving controversy from 1939 to 1941, it has been observed on the fourth Thursday in 1942 and subsequent years.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as an annual national holiday on the final Thursday of November.
Amid the Civil War, President Lincoln issued a proclamation on November 26, 1863, declaring a national Thanksgiving Day.
Drawing on the persistent campaign of writer Sarah Josepha Hale, he called for Americans to unite in gratitude.
The proclamation recognized the country’s blessings and sought to heal divisions by encouraging prayer and reflection.
Lincoln fixed the holiday on the last Thursday of November, setting a precedent for future observances.
Decades later, the Franksgiving controversy arose when the date was temporarily shifted, but in 1941 Congress reaffirmed the fourth Thursday as the official date.
1863
Abraham Lincoln
Thanksgiving Day
Franksgiving
1917day.year
The Manchester Guardian publishes the 1916 secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between the United Kingdom and France.
On November 26, 1917, The Manchester Guardian published the secret 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, exposing the British-French plan to divide Ottoman territories.
The secret Sykes-Picot Agreement, named after diplomats Sir Mark Sykes and François Georges-Picot, outlined British and French spheres of influence in the Ottoman Empire. Kept hidden for over a year, its terms were revealed by The Manchester Guardian to widespread shock. The treaty proposed dividing territories that became modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. The disclosure fueled Arab distrust of Western powers and had lasting effects on regional politics. Critics viewed the agreement as a betrayal of earlier promises made during the Arab Revolt. Publication of the agreement marked a turning point in public awareness of imperial diplomacy during World War I.
1917
The Manchester Guardian
Sykes-Picot Agreement
1918day.year
The Montenegrin Podgorica Assembly votes for a "union of the people", declaring assimilation into the Kingdom of Serbia.
On November 26, 1918, the Montenegrin Podgorica Assembly voted to unify with the Kingdom of Serbia, ending Montenegro's independence.
The Podgorica Assembly convened to decide the future of Montenegro after World War I. Delegates voted overwhelmingly for a "union of the people" with the Kingdom of Serbia. This act abolished the Montenegrin monarchy under King Nicholas I and paved the way for inclusion in the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. The decision was controversial, with royalist factions denouncing the vote as illegitimate. It marked the end of centuries of Montenegrin independence. The annexation reshaped Balkan geopolitics in the aftermath of the Austro-Hungarian collapse.
1918
Podgorica Assembly
Kingdom of Serbia
1924day.year
The Mongolian People's Republic is officially established after a new constitution, passed by the first State Great Khural, abolishes the monarchy.
On November 26, 1924, the Mongolian People's Republic was officially established, ending the centuries-old monarchy.
After decades of struggle between monarchist and revolutionary forces, Mongolia adopted a new constitution passed by the First State Great Khural. The constitution declared Mongolia a People’s Republic and ended centuries of rule by the Bogd Khan. Soviet advisors influenced the government structure, aligning it closely with the Soviet model. The change solidified Mongolia’s status as the second socialist state in the world. Political reforms nationalized land and industry, while traditional nobility lost their privileges. The foundation of the Mongolian People’s Republic marked a major shift in Central Asian history.
1924
Mongolian People's Republic
constitution
State Great Khural
monarchy
1941day.year
World War II: The Hull note is given to the Japanese ambassador, demanding that Japan withdraw from China and French Indochina, in return for which the United States would lift economic sanctions. On the same day, Japan's 1st Air Fleet departs Hitokappu Bay for Hawaii.
On November 26, 1941, the United States delivered the Hull note to Japan demanding withdrawal from occupied territories, while Japan’s 1st Air Fleet set sail for Hawaii.
With tensions escalating in the Pacific, U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull presented Japan with an ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of Japanese forces from China and French Indochina. President Roosevelt agreed to lift economic sanctions in return. The note was seen in Tokyo as a final demand and pushed Japan closer to war. Unbeknownst to the United States, Japan’s 1st Air Fleet, centered around its carrier strike force, set sail from Hitokappu Bay en route to Pearl Harbor. This simultaneous diplomatic and military maneuver highlighted the impending clash. Eight days later, on December 7, 1941, Japan launched its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, drawing the U.S. into World War II.
1941
World War II
Hull note
French Indochina
Hitokappu Bay
1949day.year
The Constituent Assembly of India adopts the constitution presented by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
India's Constituent Assembly formally adopts the draft constitution drafted under the leadership of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
On November 26, 1949, after nearly three years of debate and revision, the Constituent Assembly of India approved the nation’s new constitution.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, as Chairman of the Drafting Committee, played a pivotal role in shaping clauses on fundamental rights, the federal structure, and social justice.
The document enshrined principles of democracy, secularism, equality, and the rule of law to guide the Republic of India.
The constitution would come into effect on January 26, 1950, celebrated annually as Republic Day.
The Assembly’s adoption signified India’s full transition from colonial rule to self-governance and provided the legal framework for its diverse society.
1949
Constituent Assembly of India
constitution
B. R. Ambedkar
1986day.year
Iran–Contra affair: U.S. President Ronald Reagan announces the members of what will become known as the Tower Commission.
President Reagan appointed the Tower Commission to investigate the unfolding Iran–Contra affair.
On November 26, 1986, U.S. President Ronald Reagan announced the formation of a special investigative panel, later known as the Tower Commission, to examine the emerging Iran–Contra scandal. Led by former Senator John Tower, the commission sought to uncover the truth behind secret arms sales to Iran and the covert funding of Nicaraguan Contra rebels. Its creation came amid mounting controversy over administration officials’ actions and questions about presidential oversight. The Tower Commission's report criticized White House staff for poor judgment and poor communication while exonerating Reagan of direct wrongdoing. The findings spurred congressional hearings, reshaped public discourse on executive accountability, and influenced future policies on covert operations and national security.
1986
Iran–Contra affair
Ronald Reagan
Tower Commission
1986day.year
The trial of John Demjanjuk, accused of committing war crimes as a guard at the Nazi Treblinka extermination camp, starts in Jerusalem.
The war crimes trial of John Demjanjuk began in Jerusalem, accusing him of atrocities at the Treblinka extermination camp.
On November 26, 1986, Israel opened the trial of John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian-American accused of serving as the guard 'Ivan the Terrible' at the Nazi Treblinka extermination camp. Prosecutors alleged he oversaw the systematic murder of Jewish prisoners during World War II. The high-profile proceedings in Jerusalem drew international attention and raised complex legal questions about evidence and the prosecution of crimes against humanity decades after they occurred. Demjanjuk denied the charges, leading to a prolonged trial featuring survivor testimonies and extensive archival research. The case highlighted challenges in bringing alleged war criminals to justice and underscored the enduring global commitment to accountability for Holocaust atrocities.
John Demjanjuk
Treblinka extermination camp
Jerusalem
1991day.year
National Assembly of Azerbaijan abolishes the autonomous status of Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast of Azerbaijan and renames several cities with Azeri names.
Azerbaijan's parliament revoked Nagorno-Karabakh's autonomous status and imposed Azeri names on several cities.
On November 26, 1991, Azerbaijan's newly formed National Assembly voted to abolish the autonomous status of the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a predominantly Armenian enclave within its territory. The decree also replaced traditional place names with Azeri designations, intensifying ethnic and political tensions. This decision followed the rapid dissolution of the Soviet Union and set the stage for armed conflict between Armenian and Azeri forces. International observers warned of humanitarian crises as populations faced displacement and reprisals. The move remains a pivotal moment in the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, which has seen intermittent ceasefires and diplomatic efforts but no definitive resolution.
1991
National Assembly of Azerbaijan
abolishes the autonomous status of Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast
Azerbaijan
1998day.year
Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland.
Tony Blair made history as the first British Prime Minister to address Ireland's Oireachtas.
On November 26, 1998, British Prime Minister Tony Blair became the first serving U.K. leader to speak before the Oireachtas, the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland, in Dublin. His address symbolized the warming of relations following the historic Good Friday Agreement earlier that year. Blair praised the agreement's architects and reaffirmed Britain's commitment to supporting lasting peace in Northern Ireland. The speech was widely seen as a gesture of reconciliation and respect toward the Irish people. It enhanced Blair's reputation as a peacemaker and paved the way for deeper political and economic cooperation between the two nations.
1998
Tony Blair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Oireachtas
Republic of Ireland