Deaths on August 26

Rosa Albach-Retty, German-Austrian actress (b. 1874)

Rosa Albach-Retty (born Rosa Clara Franziska Helene Retty; 26 December 1874 – 26 August 1980) was an Austrian film and stage actress.

26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

United States Congress
Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

14th Dalai Lama
Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.