August 26 is associated with several significant events in history. Here are some of the key occurrences:
1920 – The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was approved, granting women the right to vote.
1957 – The Soviet Union successfully tested its first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
1977 – Indian social worker Mother Teresa was awarded the Balzan Prize for her humanitarian work.
1988 – A devastating flood in Bangladesh affected nearly 30 million people.
2008 – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a crucial mission to place Chandrayaan-1 in lunar orbit.
2011 – Anna Hazare ended his fast in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill, a movement against corruption that inspired widespread public awareness and protest across India.
2020 – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigned from his position due to health reasons.
This day is remembered for various significant events and achievements that have had a lasting impact on history.
