Historical Events
Event of Interest
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former US Vatican Ambassador, claims Pope Francis knew of and ignored sex abuse allegations against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
- Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop resigns after losing Liberal Party leadership contest
Sports History
Boxing match between YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul ends in a draw in Manchester, England
Film & TV History
Danny Boyle pulls out of directing the next James Bond film due to 'creative differences'
Event of Interest
Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn in as President of Zimbabwe
- Gamer at a Madden NFL 19 gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, loses then returns to shoot two dead and wound nine
- Moroccan pop singer Saad Lamjarred arrested in Saint-Tropez, France on a rape allegation
- Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in speech on child abuse in Dublin, during first official visit to Ireland since 1979
Famous Deaths
Neil Simon (1927-2018)
American playwright (The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, Biloxi Blues), dies at 91
- Rosa Bouglione, French circus performer, dies at 107
About August 26, 2018
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
#1 Song: Shotgun - George Ezra
