What Happened On 26th August 1978 In History

Historical Events for 26th August, 1978

• » Papal conclave, 1978 (August) e.g Papal conclave: Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy.
• » Sigmund Jähn becomes first German astronaut known as cosmonaut, on board Soyuz 31.

Famous Birthdays on August 26 in 1978

• » Raja Kashif, English-Indian singer

August 26th Famous Deaths for 1978

• » Charles Boyer, French-American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1899)
• » José Manuel Moreno, Argentinian footballer and manager (b. 1916)

August 26th Holidays in History

• » Christian Feast Day:
• » Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia (Greek Church)
• » Alexander of Bergamo (Roman Catholic Church)
• » David Lewis (martyr) named David Lewis
• » Jeanne-Elisabeth Bichier de Ages
• » Simplicius, Constantius and Victorinus
• » Saint Zephyrinus or Zephyrinus
• » August 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• » Repentance Day (Papua New Guinea)

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