In History, Today on March 26

Conrad II is crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XIX.

William Caxton printed his translation of Aesop's Fables, one of the earliest printed books in English.

An earthquake destroyed the city of Caracas, Venezuela, causing significant casualties and damage.

The Book of Mormon is published in Palmyra, New York.

The Métis people, led by Louis Riel, begin the North-West Rebellion in Canada.

The United Kingdom introduced the Driving Test, making it mandatory for new drivers to pass a test before obtaining a license.

Bangladesh declares its independence from Pakistan, marking the start of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

The Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., ending 30 years of war between the two countries.

The Schengen Agreement, which abolishes border checks between participating European countries, comes into effect.

Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia, succeeding Boris Yeltsin.

The South Korean warship ROKS Cheonan was sunk by a North Korean torpedo, killing 46 sailors.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 68/262, affirming Ukraine's territorial integrity and recognizing Crimea as part of Ukraine, following Russia's annexation of Crimea. The resolution was supported by 100 member states, underscoring international opposition to the annexation.

The Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen began with airstrikes against Houthi forces.

The United States, along with several European countries, expelled Russian diplomats in response to the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the United Kingdom, which was attributed to Russia.