On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
December 26
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Six-year-old American beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado.
Wikipedia: Killing of JonBenét Ramsey
The Federation of Korean Trade Unions called on its 1.2 million members to refuse to work, beginning the largest organized strike in South Korean history.
Wikipedia: Federation of Korean Trade UnionsA major earthquake and tsunami devastated communities around the Indian Ocean, killing an estimated 227,898 people in 14 countries.
Wikipedia: 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Two earthquakes off the southwest coast of Taiwan damaged submarine communications cables, disrupting Internet services in Asia and affecting financial transactions.
Wikipedia: 2006 Hengchun earthquakes
A violent tornado moves through several suburbs of Dallas, Texas, killing ten and injuring almost 500 others. It was the deadliest tornado to ever hit Texas during the month of December.
Wikipedia: 2015 Garland tornado
A violent tornado moved through several suburbs of Dallas, United States, killing ten and injuring almost 500 others.
Wikipedia: 2015 Garland tornado
Israel recognises Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so.
Wikipedia: Israel–Somaliland relations