Curiosity for 2028-05-26
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Today in history
May 26: historical facts and curiosities
What happened on this date in history? Explore landmark events, discoveries, and curiosities from May 26.
Apollo 10 Returns Home
On May 26, 1969, NASA's Apollo 10 mission successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, concluding an eight-day journey. This crucial "dress rehearsal" for the Apollo 11 lunar landing saw Commander Thomas Stafford and Lunar Module Pilot Eugene Cernan fly the Lunar Module to within 15.6 km of the moon's surface. The mission demonstrated all operational procedures for a lunar landing, paving the way for humanity's first steps on the Moon just two months later.
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The First 24 Hours of Le Mans Race
On May 26, 1923, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race was held for the first time. Organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), the event took place on public roads near Le Mans, France. André Lagache and René Léonard, driving a Chenard & Walcker Sport, covered 2,209.536 kilometers, winning the inaugural competition and beginning a tradition that continues to captivate motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.
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