Datum: 26.5.2026 2:03:01 - Stran: NA DANAŠNJI DAN PO SVETU
Zgodilo se je na današnji dan 26. maj

Zgodilo se je na današnji dan 26. maj:

1. May 26, 1908 - In the United States, the first major commercial oil strike was made in Lakeview, California, signaling the start of the country's involvement in the oil industry.



2. May 26, 1923 - The first 24 Hours of Le Mans race was held in France. This endurance race has since become one of the most prestigious in the world, attracting top drivers and teams.



3. May 26, 1940 - Operation Dynamo, also known as the evacuation of Dunkirk, began during World War II. Over 338,000 Allied troops were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk in a remarkable military operation.



4. May 26, 1983 - NASA launched the IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite) into orbit. This satellite revolutionized the field of astronomy by scanning the entire sky in infrared wavelengths, leading to many groundbreaking discoveries.



5. May 26, 2004 - The Asian Tsunami Warning System was established by the United Nations to monitor seismic activity in the Indian Ocean and provide early warnings in case of potential tsunamis, in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.



6. May 26, 2013 - Swiss climber Ueli Steck set a new speed record for climbing the south face of Annapurna in Nepal, scaling the 8,091-meter peak in just 28 hours. Steck was known for his daring and innovative climbing techniques.



7. May 26, 2020 - NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley launched to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking the first crewed orbital flight from US soil since the end of the Space Shuttle program in 2011.