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26 May, 2006
The 2006 Java earthquake kills over 5,700 people, leaves 200,000 homeless
26 May, 2004
The New York Times publishes an admission of journalistic failings, claiming that its flawed reporting and lack of skeptism towards sources during the buildup to the 2003 war in Iraq helped promote the belief that Iraq possessed large stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction.
26 May, 2003
Only three days after a previous record, Sherpa Lakpa Gelu climbs Mount Everest in 10 hours 56 minutes. The tourism ministry of Nepal confirms this record in July that year
26 May, 2002
The Mars Odyssey finds signs of huge water ice deposits on the planet Mars.
26 May, 2000
Hezbollah celebrates Israeli retreat - The Hezbollah leader is greeted by thousands of supporters during a victory rally to celebrate the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.
26 May, 1999
Veterans reject Japanese 'sorrow' - Emperor Akihito of Japan speaks of his "pain" over the suffering inflicted by his country during World War II, but war veterans feel he does not go far enough. Manchester United win the UEFA Champions League to complete an unprecedented treble.
26 May, 1986
The European Community adopts the European flag.
26 May, 1983
Strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, triggers a tsunami that kills at least 104 people, injures thousands. Many missing people and thousands of buildings destroyed
26 May, 1981
Italy in crisis as cabinet resigns - The entire Italian coalition cabinet under Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani steps down in the wake of a scandal over freemasonry.
26 May, 1969
John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin their second Bed-In for Peace at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to earth after a successful eight-day test of all the components needed for the forthcoming first manned moon landing
26 May, 1950
UK drivers cheer end of fuel rations - Long queues appear at garages this evening and motorists have torn their ration books into confetti after an end to petrol rationing is announced.
26 May, 1940
World War II: Battle of Dunkirk – In France, Allied forces begin a massive evacuation from Dunkirk.
26 May, 1936
In the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, Tommy Henderson begins speaking on the Appropriation Bill. By the time he sat down in the early hours of the following morning, he had spoken for 10 hours.
26 May, 1917
A powerful F4 tornado rips Mattoon, Illinois apart, killing 101 persons and injuring 689. It was the world's longest-lasting tornado, lasting for over 7 hours and traveling 293 miles, spreading death and destruction along its path.
26 May, 1889
Opening of the first Eiffel Tower elevator to the public
26 May, 1879
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state.
26 May, 1805
Napoléon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) assumes the title of King of Italy and is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy in the Duomo di Milano gothic cathedral in Milan.
26 May, 1293
Earthquake strikes Kamakura, Japan, kills 30,000.

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