What happend on 26th March

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1937

In Crystal City, Texas, spinach growers erect a statue of the cartoon character Popeye.

1917

World War I: First Battle of Gaza

1913

Balkan War: Bulgarian forces take Adrianople.

1881

Domnitor Carol I of the Principality of Romania is proclaimed the first King of Romania.

1871

The Paris Commune is formally established in Paris.

1839

The first Henley Royal Regatta is held.

1812

An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela.

1808

Charles IV of Spain abdicates in favor of his son, Ferdinand VII.

1707

The Act of Union becomes law, making England and Scotland one country.

1636

Utrecht University is founded in The Netherlands