Francis Drake’s Circumnavigation of the Globe

On September 26, 1580

Sir Frances Drake completed his famous circumnavigation of the world when he sailed into Plymouth aboard the Golden Hind.

This Day in History - September 26

2017

Saudi Arabia became the last country in the world to lift a ban on women driving cars.

1087

William II, the third son of William the Conquer, was crowned King of England.

1687

The famous Parthenon building in Athens, Greece, was damaged due to an attack by the Venetian army attempting to remove Turks who turned the building into a mosque.

1969

The Beatles released Abbey Road, the last album they recorded before breaking up.

1996

Nintendo released Super Mario 64, one of their most iconic Mario games.

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