1. On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified and officially became a part of the U.S. Constitution. This amendment granted women the right to vote, and the certification took place at the New York State Capitol in Albany.

2. In 1939, on August 26th, the very first televised major league baseball game was broadcast live from Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. The game was between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers and it marked the beginning of a new era in sports broadcasting.

3. On August 26, 1977, a blackout occurred in New York City that lasted for over 25 hours. The power outage affected millions of people across the city and resulted in widespread looting and vandalism. The event became known as the "New York Blackout of 1977" and remains a significant moment in the city's history.

4. In 2005, on August 26th, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and caused widespread devastation throughout the city. Although New York was not directly affected by the hurricane, many residents of the city mobilized to offer aid and support to those affected by the disaster.

5. On August 26, 2009, a Continental Airlines flight crashed into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. The incident resulted in increased safety regulations for the airline industry and a renewed focus on pilot training and safety protocols.