What day is November 26? Historical events that took place on November 26
This day in history November 26. The most prominent events that took place on November 26 range from historical, political to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on November 26
November 26, 1946:President Ho Chi Minh signed a decree regulating the organization of our country's Commerce sector. Since then, the Commerce sector has continuously strived, grown, and served well the political, economic, and social tasks of the country through the revolutionary stages, increasingly demonstrating its important role in the national economy.
November 26, 1963:The electricity of Uong Bi Power Plant (Quang Ninh) has been integrated into the Northern power grid of our country. Uong Bi Power Plant was built in mid-1961, with a capacity of 48,000 kWh. By the end of 1977, the Plant completed the expansion construction, increasing the capacity to 153,000 kWh.
November 26, 1974:Construction of Thang Long Bridge across the Red River in Hanoi began.
November 26, 2003:The National Assembly issued Resolution No. 22/2003/QH11 dividing Dak Lak province into two provinces, Dak Lak and Dak Nong. When separated, Dak Nong province had 6 administrative units including 6 districts: Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Nong, Dak R'lap, Dak Song, Krong No. The provincial capital was located in Gia Nghia town, Dak Nong district.
International events taking place on November 26
November 26, 1789:Thanksgiving was observed on a national scale in the United States at the suggestion of President George Washington and approved by Congress.
November 26, 1875:Willis Haviland Carrier was born on 10th of July 1965. He is known as the inventor of air conditioning, an extremely important invention for modern life.
November 26, 1924:The Mongolian People's Party declared the abolition of the monarchy and established the Mongolian People's Republic.
November 26, 1940:The Nazis built the Jewish Ghetto, a huge concentration camp for Jews. About 400,000 Jews were crammed into a concentration camp in Warsaw that was only about 3.4 square kilometers in size. The Nazis left the Jews to die of starvation and disease, followed by brutal executions.
November 26, 1990:Shanghai Stock Exchange approved for establishment.
November 26, 2000:George W. Bush (Bush Jr.) was officially confirmed as the winner of the electoral college election in Florida. Thanks to that, Bush became the US president, despite losing the national popular vote.
