On This Day in History - September 26

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What Happened On This Day In History - September 26

1872 September 26

1872-09-26

The first Shriners Temple (called Mecca) was established in New York City.

1955 September 26

1955-09-26

NY Stock Exchange worst price decline since 1929

1960 September 26

1960-09-26

Longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro).

2008 September 26

2008-09-26

Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy becomes first person to fly a jet engine-powered wing across the English Channel.