In History, Today on May 26

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton was ratified, recognizing the independence of Scotland from England.

Martin Luther was declared an outlaw by the Edict of Worms, issued by Emperor Charles V.

Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy with the Iron Crown of Lombardy in the Cathedral of Milan.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was first published, becoming a key indicator of stock market performance.

Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula' was published, which would become one of the most famous works of Gothic horror literature.

Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II.

British Guiana gained independence from the United Kingdom, becoming the nation of Guyana.

Apollo 10 returned to Earth after a successful eight-day mission orbiting the Moon, serving as a 'dress rehearsal' for the first Moon landing.

The United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Clinton v. City of New York, striking down the line-item veto.

The United States Army veteran Terry Nichols is sentenced to 161 consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Severe flooding in Iowa leads to the evacuation of thousands of residents as rivers overflow, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak announces measures against North Korea following the sinking of the South Korean warship Cheonan, which killed 46 sailors.

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military leader, is arrested in Serbia after 16 years on the run, charged with war crimes including genocide during the Bosnian War.

The European Parliament election concludes, resulting in significant gains for Eurosceptic and far-right parties across Europe.

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) meet in Ise-Shima, Japan, to discuss global economic issues, terrorism, and the refugee crisis.

A gunman opens fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt, killing at least 28 people in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

The European Parliament election concludes, with significant gains for green and liberal parties, reflecting a shift in the political landscape of the European Union.

Protests erupt in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following the death of George Floyd, an African American man, in police custody. This incident sparks a global movement against racial injustice and police brutality.