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Archival calendar

Photographs and video of past and present world events, anniversaries, and personalities. Use the calendar as a planning tool—select a date to view archival images and clips handpicked by our editors.

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April 26, 2026 (2 events)

GA: 26th April 1886 - Blues Singer Ma Rainey Is Born4 images
UKR: 26th April 1986 - The Chernobyl Disaster68 images15 clips
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April 27, 2026 (1 event)

UNS: In The News: UK Royals Visiting US Presidents26 images4 clips
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April 28, 2026 (2 events)

SWE: 28th April 1941 - Ann-Margret Is Born89 images12 clips
UNS: In The News: David Attenborough50 images48 clips
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April 29, 2026 (1 event)

GBR: 29th April 2011 - Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Marry43 images10 clips
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May 01, 2026 (3 events)

DC: 1st May 2001 - U.S. Government Intern Chandra Levy Disappears27 images2 clips
UNS: In The News: Britney Spears86 images22 clips
UNS: In The News: The Met Gala Through The Years114 images60 clips
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May 02, 2026 (2 events)

CA: 2nd May 1946 - The Battle Of Alcatraz Begins14 images
CAN: 2nd May 1986 - Expo '86 Begins In Canada18 images2 clips
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May 03, 2026 (1 event)

GBR: 3rd May 1951 - The Festival Of Britain Opens78 images32 clips
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May 04, 2026 (2 events)

UNS: 4th May 1961 - Freedom Rides Begin42 images11 clips
USA: Notable Asian American, Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islanders159 images34 clips
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May 06, 2026 (1 event)

AL: 6th May 1931 - Baseball Legend Willie Mays Is Born47 images8 clips
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May 07, 2026 (1 event)

JPN: 7th May 1946 - Sony Is Founded23 images
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May 08, 2026 (1 event)

GA: 8th May 1886 - Coca-Cola Is Introduced48 images13 clips
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May 11, 2026 (1 event)

USA: AANHPI Heritage Month: Society And Daily Life In America261 images41 clips
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May 13, 2026 (1 event)

HI: AANHPI Heritage Month: The Royal Family Of Hawai'i18 images
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May 14, 2026 (1 event)

USA: AANHPI Heritage Month: Scenes From Chinatowns In The United States99 images31 clips
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May 17, 2026 (1 event)

KS: 17th May 1936 - Dennis Hopper Is Born73 images13 clips
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May 18, 2026 (1 event)

PA: 18th May 1946 - Baseball Player Reggie Jackson Is Born21 images9 clips
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May 19, 2026 (1 event)

NY: 19th May 1951 - Joey Ramone Is Born35 images2 clips
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May 25, 2026 (2 events)

UNS: 25th May 1986 - Hands Across America22 images5 clips
UNS: 25th May 2001 - Erik Weihenmayer Becomes First Blind Person To Reach Summit Of Mount Everest13 images
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May 26, 2026 (2 events)

CA: 26th May 1951 - Astronaut Sally Ride Is Born29 images19 clips
IL: 26th May 1926 - Miles Davis Is Born60 images3 clips
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May 27, 2026 (1 event)

GBR: 27th May 1936 - RMS Queen Mary Begins Maiden Voyage39 images33 clips
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May 29, 2026 (1 event)

OH: 29th May 1851 - Sojourner Truth Delivers 'Ain't I A Woman' Speech9 images2 clips
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May 30, 2026 (1 event)

GBR: 30th May 1996 - Prince Andrew And Sarah Ferguson Divorce15 images1 clip
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June 01, 2026 (1 event)

CA: 1st June 1926 - Marilyn Monroe Is Born47 images74 clips
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June 02, 2026 (1 event)

UNS: LGBTQIA+ Trailblazers & Milestones229 images79 clips
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June 03, 2026 (1 event)

NJ: 3rd June 1926 - Poet Allen Ginsberg Is Born37 images6 clips
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June 04, 2026 (1 event)

NY: Pride: 28th June 1969 -The Stonewall Riots18 images
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