Historical milestones observed on September 26

September 26 marks several significant historical milestones. In 1687, the Parthenon in Athens suffered partial destruction when a Venetian mortar hit the temple, igniting gunpowder stored inside during the siege of the Acropolis.

In the realm of science, Albert Einstein published his special theory of relativity in 1905. Other notable events include the 1815 signing of the Holy Alliance in Paris by the leaders of Russia, Austria, and Prussia to counter liberal movements in Europe, and the 1944 signing of the Caserta Agreement in Italy between the Greek Government of National Unity and resistance organizations.

Other historical occurrences noted for this date include women gaining the right to vote in Connecticut, USA, in 1903, and the 1932 earthquake in Ierissos, Greece, which caused significant destruction and loss of life.