1198: Election of Pope Innocent III
On November 26, 1198, Pope Innocent III was elected as the leader of the Catholic Church. He became one of the most influential medieval popes, playing a crucial role in political and religious matters across Europe.
A pope must not only shepherd the faithful but also guide kings and nations with wisdom and resolve.
~ Pope Innocent III
1688: Glorious Revolution: William of Orange Arrives in England
On November 26, 1688, William of Orange landed in England during the Glorious Revolution, leading to the overthrow of King James II. This event marked a significant shift toward constitutional monarchy in England.
Liberty is not the absence of kings but the presence of laws that bind rulers and the ruled alike.
~ William of Orange
1812: Napoleon’s Army Retreats from Russia
On November 26, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte’s Grand Army began its catastrophic retreat from Russia. Harsh winter conditions and Russian resistance decimated his forces, marking a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars.
In war, as in life, hubris is a general’s greatest enemy.
~ Historian on Napoleon’s campaign
1842: The University of Notre Dame is Founded
On November 26, 1842, Notre Dame University was founded in Indiana, USA. It became one of the most prestigious Catholic universities in the world, known for its academic and athletic excellence.
Education is the light that dispels ignorance and reveals the path to wisdom.
~ Reverend Edward Sorin, founder of Notre Dame
1895: Alfred Nobel Signs His Will
On November 26, 1895, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, signed his will, establishing the Nobel Prizes to honor achievements in science, literature, and peace. His legacy continues to celebrate human ingenuity.
Humanity’s greatest treasures are knowledge and peace; let us reward those who pursue them.
~ Alfred Nobel
1917: Bolsheviks Take Power in Moscow
On November 26, 1917, following the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks solidified their control over Russia by taking Moscow, cementing the rise of communist rule under Lenin.
Power is seized not with weapons alone, but with the will to reshape the world.
~ Vladimir Lenin
1939: Finland Prepares for the Winter War
On November 26, 1939, tensions between the Soviet Union and Finland escalated, leading to the Winter War. Finland’s resistance to Soviet aggression became a symbol of national determination.
A small nation armed with courage is stronger than a large one weighed down by tyranny.
~ Finnish leader
1963: JFK Laid to Rest at Arlington Cemetery
On November 26, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery after his assassination on November 22. The eternal flame at his gravesite became a symbol of hope and remembrance.
A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.
~ John F. Kennedy
1984: Band Aid Records Do They Know It’s Christmas?
On November 26, 1984, the charity supergroup Band Aid, led by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, recorded Do They Know It’s Christmas? to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song became a global hit and raised millions.
Music has the power to bring people together, not just for a moment but for a purpose.
~ Bob Geldof
2018: NASA’s InSight Lander Reaches Mars
On November 26, 2018, NASA’s InSight lander successfully touched down on Mars to study the planet’s interior structure. This mission marked a leap forward in understanding the geology of Mars.
With each step on another world, we learn more about our own. Exploration is the soul of human progress.
~ NASA scientist
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