August 26: Longbows, Cannons and Morris Mini-Minors

On This Day in History August 26, 2020 Historical Events 1346  Battle of Crécy, south of Calais in northern France; Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army, cannons used for first time in battle 1873  First free kindergarten in the U.S. started by Susan Blow in Carondelet, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri 1924  The Catastrophe of Smyrna: known as the Asia Minor Catastrophe to Greeks. The Ottoman army expels Greeks and other non-Turks from Asia Minor. (August 13 OS) 1959  British Motor Corporation introduces the Morris Mini-Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, it was only 10 ft long but seated 4 passengers 1996  US President Bill Clinton signs welfare reform into law, representing major shift in welfare policy More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Mary Ann Nichols (1845 - 1888) Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997) Robert Walpole (1676 - 1745) Thalía 49th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Charles Lindbergh (1902 - 1974) Neil Simon (1927 - 2018) More Famous Deaths Weekly Quiz for August 26 - September 1 Test your knowledge of historical events and famous people in our weekly history quiz for August 26 - September 1. Then challenge your friends! Take the Quiz You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand