9,500-year-old cremation pyre is discovered in Malawi, believed to be the oldest in the world containing adult remains [
9,500-year-old cremation pyre is discovered in Malawi, believed to be the oldest in the world containing adult remains [1]
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 2026. This year saw 40 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.
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2026 Timeline
9,500-year-old cremation pyre is discovered in Malawi, believed to be the oldest in the world containing adult remains [
9,500-year-old cremation pyre is discovered in Malawi, believed to be the oldest in the world containing adult remains [1]
Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman (58) divorces second husband, Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith
Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman (58) divorces second husband, Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith Urban (58), after 19 years of marriage
18-year-old Luke Littler claims back-to-back titles with a commanding 7-1 win over Dutchman Gian van Veen in the World D
18-year-old Luke Littler claims back-to-back titles with a commanding 7-1 win over Dutchman Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final in London
Cleveland DE Myles Garrett sets new NFL sack record when he takes down Bengals QB Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack of the se
Cleveland DE Myles Garrett sets new NFL sack record when he takes down Bengals QB Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack of the season during the Browns' 20-18 win in Cincinnati
Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, tasked with distributing government funding to public television and r
Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, tasked with distributing government funding to public television and radio broadcasters since 1967, votes to dissolve itself after Congress canceled previously approved funding
Buddhist monks enter South Carolina during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
Buddhist monks enter South Carolina during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shoots Renee Good (37), an American citizen and mother of thr
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shoots Renee Good (37), an American citizen and mother of three, as she attempts to drive away from observing ICE actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Iranian government responds to mass protests by blocking the internet and international telephone calls in an attempt to
Iranian government responds to mass protests by blocking the internet and international telephone calls in an attempt to suppress protesters [1]
The Nobel Committee issues a statement that prizes cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred [1]
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, an international peace prize established according to the will of Alfred Nobel, was announced on 10 October 2025 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway.
In Australia, regions in Far North Queensland see over 14 inches of rain from a tropical storm, while over 30 wildfires
In Australia, regions in Far North Queensland see over 14 inches of rain from a tropical storm, while over 30 wildfires sparked by a heat wave in Victoria kill at least one person, destroy dozens of homes, and burn nearly 900,000 acres in last week
Nationwide anti-ICE protests spark across the US following the death of civilian Renee Good in Minneapolis, who was shot
Nationwide anti-ICE protests spark across the US following the death of civilian Renee Good in Minneapolis, who was shot by an ICE agent last Wednesday [1]
Aloka, the "paece dog" accompanying Buddhist monks during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washingt
Aloka, the "paece dog" accompanying Buddhist monks during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. undergoes surgery for a chronic leg ligament issue in Charleston, South Carolina
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal erosion; the bunker was more than 100 yards away from the sea when it was built [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to five years in prison on charges including obstructing his ar
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to five years in prison on charges including obstructing his arrest during the December 2024 martial law crisis [1]
Thousands of Greenlanders, including Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, march in protest against US President Donald
Thousands of Greenlanders, including Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, march in protest against US President Donald Trump's takeover threat [1]
Tail end of a high-speed train derails into path of a second high-speed train headed in opposite direction on adjacent t
Tail end of a high-speed train derails into path of a second high-speed train headed in opposite direction on adjacent track in Adamuz, near Córdoba, Spain; at least 42 people killed and over four dozen injured [1]
After two and a half weeks of protests in Iran, officials say there are at least 5,000 verified deaths and more than 24,
After two and a half weeks of protests in Iran, officials say there are at least 5,000 verified deaths and more than 24,000 arrests; the most serious and deadliest unrest Iran has faced since 1979 [1]
Fourth shark attack in New South Wales, Australia, in less than 48 hours; three adults and one child are injured
Fourth shark attack in New South Wales, Australia, in less than 48 hours; three adults and one child are injured
ICE authorities allow suspect in $100 million jewelry heist to self-deport before trial, upsetting prosecutors [1]
ICE authorities allow suspect in $100 million jewelry heist to self-deport before trial, upsetting prosecutors [1]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament in advance of a snap election scheduled for February 8 [1]
Sanae Takaichi (高市 早苗, Takaichi Sanae; born 7 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who has been Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since October 2025.
Alex Pretti (39) is the second person shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in recent weeks; footag
Alex Pretti (39) is the second person shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in recent weeks; footage of his death posted to social media almost immediately after the shooting seems to contradict the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the event [1]
American rock climber Alex Honnold (40) climbs 1,667-foot-tall skyscraper Taipei 101 in Taiwan without a rope during liv
American rock climber Alex Honnold (40) climbs 1,667-foot-tall skyscraper Taipei 101 in Taiwan without a rope during livestream on Netflix [1]
Buddhist monks enter Virginia during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
The Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting...
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (19) becomes first teenager to score 49 points in an NBA game in 123-121 loss to vi
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (19) becomes first teenager to score 49 points in an NBA game in 123-121 loss to visiting Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her second major title beating world #1 Aryna Sabalenk
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her second major title beating world #1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
Walmart becomes first traditional retailer to reach $1 trillion in market value [1]
Walmart becomes first traditional retailer to reach $1 trillion in market value [1]
"The Muppet Show" revival TV special, guest starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, premieres on Disne
"The Muppet Show" revival TV special, guest starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, premieres on Disney+ and ABC for the first time in four decades [1]
Last nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia expires; the countries have no limits on their arsenal size f
Last nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia expires; the countries have no limits on their arsenal size for the first time since 1972 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 50,000 points for 1st time, closing at 50,115.67 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 50,000 points for 1st time, closing at 50,115.67 [1]
Anti-Olympic protests in Milan, Italy, turn violent, causing investigators to suspect sabotage in three separate railway
Anti-Olympic protests in Milan, Italy, turn violent, causing investigators to suspect sabotage in three separate railway networks in Bologna [1]
NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime perfo
NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance equivalent to 761,719 toilets flushing across NYC
Al Jazeera investigation reveals the US supplied Israel thermal weapons used against Gaza in 2024, "evaporating" nearly
Al Jazeera investigation reveals the US supplied Israel thermal weapons used against Gaza in 2024, "evaporating" nearly 3,000 Palestinians with explosives that reached between 4,532 to 5,432 degrees Fahrenheit [1]
US Environmental Protection Agency disavows the 2009 scientific 'endangerment' finding which concluded that greenhouse g
US Environmental Protection Agency disavows the 2009 scientific 'endangerment' finding which concluded that greenhouse gases pose a danger to health and welfare [1]
Iconic "Hello Kitty" designer Yuko Yamaguchi steps down after 46 years [1]
Iconic "Hello Kitty" designer Yuko Yamaguchi steps down after 46 years [1]
Italy's famous rock structure, the "Lovers' Arch," collapses on Valentine's Day after heavy rain and strong winds [1]
Italy's famous rock structure, the "Lovers' Arch," collapses on Valentine's Day after heavy rain and strong winds [1]
68th Daytona 500: Toyota Racing driver Tyler Reddick makes a last lap pass of Chase Elliott to win in a car co-owned by
68th Daytona 500: Toyota Racing driver Tyler Reddick makes a last lap pass of Chase Elliott to win in a car co-owned by the NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan
YouTuber Logan Paul sells his ultra-rare Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card for a world record-breaking $16.5 million at G
YouTuber Logan Paul sells his ultra-rare Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card for a world record-breaking $16.5 million at Golden Auctions
Deadliest avalanche in California’s history in remote part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains leaves 8 dead and 1 missing, w
Deadliest avalanche in California’s history in remote part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains leaves 8 dead and 1 missing, with 6 survivors [1]
Amazon surpasses Walmart as the world’s largest company, measured by sales, announcing posting of $717 billion in sales
Amazon surpasses Walmart as the world’s largest company, measured by sales, announcing posting of $717 billion in sales for 2025; Walmart held the top spot for the past 13 years [1]
Glenn Hall dies
Glenn Hall, Canadian ice hockey player, known for canadian ice hockey player, died on 2026-01-07.
Events
Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman (58) divorces second husband, Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith
Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman (58) divorces second husband, Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith Urban (58), after 19 years of marriage
18-year-old Luke Littler claims back-to-back titles with a commanding 7-1 win over Dutchman Gian van Veen in the World D
18-year-old Luke Littler claims back-to-back titles with a commanding 7-1 win over Dutchman Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final in London
Cleveland DE Myles Garrett sets new NFL sack record when he takes down Bengals QB Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack of the se
Cleveland DE Myles Garrett sets new NFL sack record when he takes down Bengals QB Joe Burrow for his 23rd sack of the season during the Browns' 20-18 win in Cincinnati
Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, tasked with distributing government funding to public television and r
Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, tasked with distributing government funding to public television and radio broadcasters since 1967, votes to dissolve itself after Congress canceled previously approved funding
Buddhist monks enter South Carolina during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
Buddhist monks enter South Carolina during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shoots Renee Good (37), an American citizen and mother of thr
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shoots Renee Good (37), an American citizen and mother of three, as she attempts to drive away from observing ICE actions in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Iranian government responds to mass protests by blocking the internet and international telephone calls in an attempt to
Iranian government responds to mass protests by blocking the internet and international telephone calls in an attempt to suppress protesters [1]
The Nobel Committee issues a statement that prizes cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred [1]
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, an international peace prize established according to the will of Alfred Nobel, was announced on 10 October 2025 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway.
In Australia, regions in Far North Queensland see over 14 inches of rain from a tropical storm, while over 30 wildfires
In Australia, regions in Far North Queensland see over 14 inches of rain from a tropical storm, while over 30 wildfires sparked by a heat wave in Victoria kill at least one person, destroy dozens of homes, and burn nearly 900,000 acres in last week
Nationwide anti-ICE protests spark across the US following the death of civilian Renee Good in Minneapolis, who was shot
Nationwide anti-ICE protests spark across the US following the death of civilian Renee Good in Minneapolis, who was shot by an ICE agent last Wednesday [1]
Aloka, the "paece dog" accompanying Buddhist monks during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washingt
Aloka, the "paece dog" accompanying Buddhist monks during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. undergoes surgery for a chronic leg ligament issue in Charleston, South Carolina
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal
s nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling off a cliff on the East Yorkshire coast, England, due to coastal erosion; the bunker was more than 100 yards away from the sea when it was built [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth a month early after the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS [1]
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to five years in prison on charges including obstructing his ar
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is sentenced to five years in prison on charges including obstructing his arrest during the December 2024 martial law crisis [1]
Thousands of Greenlanders, including Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, march in protest against US President Donald
Thousands of Greenlanders, including Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, march in protest against US President Donald Trump's takeover threat [1]
Tail end of a high-speed train derails into path of a second high-speed train headed in opposite direction on adjacent t
Tail end of a high-speed train derails into path of a second high-speed train headed in opposite direction on adjacent track in Adamuz, near Córdoba, Spain; at least 42 people killed and over four dozen injured [1]
After two and a half weeks of protests in Iran, officials say there are at least 5,000 verified deaths and more than 24,
After two and a half weeks of protests in Iran, officials say there are at least 5,000 verified deaths and more than 24,000 arrests; the most serious and deadliest unrest Iran has faced since 1979 [1]
Fourth shark attack in New South Wales, Australia, in less than 48 hours; three adults and one child are injured
Fourth shark attack in New South Wales, Australia, in less than 48 hours; three adults and one child are injured
ICE authorities allow suspect in $100 million jewelry heist to self-deport before trial, upsetting prosecutors [1]
ICE authorities allow suspect in $100 million jewelry heist to self-deport before trial, upsetting prosecutors [1]
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament in advance of a snap election scheduled for February 8 [1]
Sanae Takaichi (高市 早苗, Takaichi Sanae; born 7 March 1961) is a Japanese politician who has been Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since October 2025.
Alex Pretti (39) is the second person shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in recent weeks; footag
Alex Pretti (39) is the second person shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in recent weeks; footage of his death posted to social media almost immediately after the shooting seems to contradict the Department of Homeland Security’s account of the event [1]
American rock climber Alex Honnold (40) climbs 1,667-foot-tall skyscraper Taipei 101 in Taiwan without a rope during liv
American rock climber Alex Honnold (40) climbs 1,667-foot-tall skyscraper Taipei 101 in Taiwan without a rope during livestream on Netflix [1]
Buddhist monks enter Virginia during their 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C.
The Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., promoting...
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (19) becomes first teenager to score 49 points in an NBA game in 123-121 loss to vi
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (19) becomes first teenager to score 49 points in an NBA game in 123-121 loss to visiting Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her second major title beating world #1 Aryna Sabalenk
Australian Open Women's Tennis: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan wins her second major title beating world #1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
Walmart becomes first traditional retailer to reach $1 trillion in market value [1]
Walmart becomes first traditional retailer to reach $1 trillion in market value [1]
"The Muppet Show" revival TV special, guest starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, premieres on Disne
"The Muppet Show" revival TV special, guest starring Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen, premieres on Disney+ and ABC for the first time in four decades [1]
Last nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia expires; the countries have no limits on their arsenal size f
Last nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia expires; the countries have no limits on their arsenal size for the first time since 1972 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 50,000 points for 1st time, closing at 50,115.67 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 50,000 points for 1st time, closing at 50,115.67 [1]
Anti-Olympic protests in Milan, Italy, turn violent, causing investigators to suspect sabotage in three separate railway
Anti-Olympic protests in Milan, Italy, turn violent, causing investigators to suspect sabotage in three separate railway networks in Bologna [1]
NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime perfo
NYC Water announces a significant spike in water usage during the 15 minutes after Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance equivalent to 761,719 toilets flushing across NYC
Al Jazeera investigation reveals the US supplied Israel thermal weapons used against Gaza in 2024, "evaporating" nearly
Al Jazeera investigation reveals the US supplied Israel thermal weapons used against Gaza in 2024, "evaporating" nearly 3,000 Palestinians with explosives that reached between 4,532 to 5,432 degrees Fahrenheit [1]
US Environmental Protection Agency disavows the 2009 scientific 'endangerment' finding which concluded that greenhouse g
US Environmental Protection Agency disavows the 2009 scientific 'endangerment' finding which concluded that greenhouse gases pose a danger to health and welfare [1]
Iconic "Hello Kitty" designer Yuko Yamaguchi steps down after 46 years [1]
Iconic "Hello Kitty" designer Yuko Yamaguchi steps down after 46 years [1]
Italy's famous rock structure, the "Lovers' Arch," collapses on Valentine's Day after heavy rain and strong winds [1]
Italy's famous rock structure, the "Lovers' Arch," collapses on Valentine's Day after heavy rain and strong winds [1]
68th Daytona 500: Toyota Racing driver Tyler Reddick makes a last lap pass of Chase Elliott to win in a car co-owned by
68th Daytona 500: Toyota Racing driver Tyler Reddick makes a last lap pass of Chase Elliott to win in a car co-owned by the NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan
YouTuber Logan Paul sells his ultra-rare Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card for a world record-breaking $16.5 million at G
YouTuber Logan Paul sells his ultra-rare Pokémon Pikachu Illustrator card for a world record-breaking $16.5 million at Golden Auctions
Deadliest avalanche in California’s history in remote part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains leaves 8 dead and 1 missing, w
Deadliest avalanche in California’s history in remote part of the Sierra Nevada Mountains leaves 8 dead and 1 missing, with 6 survivors [1]
Amazon surpasses Walmart as the world’s largest company, measured by sales, announcing posting of $717 billion in sales
Amazon surpasses Walmart as the world’s largest company, measured by sales, announcing posting of $717 billion in sales for 2025; Walmart held the top spot for the past 13 years [1]
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2026?
- In 2026, there were 40 significant historical events. Notable events include 9,500-year-old cremation pyre is discovered in Malawi, believed to be the oldest in the world containing adult remains [, Australian-American actress Nicole Kidman (58) divorces second husband, Australian country music singer-songwriter Keith, 18-year-old Luke Littler claims back-to-back titles with a commanding 7-1 win over Dutchman Gian van Veen in the World D.
- Who died in 2026?
- 1 notable figure passed away in 2026, including Glenn Hall dies.