Here are 5 interesting historical facts about August 26 in Alabama:

1. In 1913, the first suffrage parade in Alabama took place in Huntsville on August 26th. Women marched through the streets, demanding the right to vote.

2. On August 26, 1950, Julius L. Tennon was born in Birmingham. He later became an actor and producer, best known for his roles in "The Closer" and "How to Get Away with Murder". Tennon is married to actress Viola Davis.

3. The Tuskegee Airmen were officially activated on August 26, 1941, at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. This group of African-American pilots served with distinction during World War II, despite facing racism and discrimination.

4. The town of Opelika, Alabama, was founded on August 26, 1851. The name "Opelika" comes from a Muskogean word meaning "large swamp", which reflects the town's location in the Chattahoochee Valley.

5. On August 26, 1880, the Alabama Grange held its first state convention in Birmingham. The Grange was a national organization that advocated for the rights of farmers and rural communities, and it had a significant impact on Alabama politics during the late 19th century.