The first episode of the iconic TV series 'The Great British Bake Off' aired on May 26, 1981, in the UK, although the more well-known version premiered in 2010.

On May 26, 1969, the first successful test flight of the Boeing 747, known as the 'Jumbo Jet,' took place, marking a significant advancement in commercial aviation.

On May 26, 1830, the first edition of 'The New York Times' was published under the title 'The New-York Daily Times,' making it one of the oldest newspapers in the United States.