Famous Birthdays
- Eugène Delacroix, French painter and etcher (Journal), born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice, Île-de-France, France (d. 1863)
- James Beckwourth, American fur trader and explorer, born in Frederick County, Virginia (d. 1867)
1798 Highlights
About April 26, 1798
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 225 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
Abolitionists
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
Spies