March 26

Thursday 26, 1942:

World War II: In Poland, Auschwitz receives its first female prisoners.

Monday 26, 1917:

British troops are halted after 17,000 Turks block their advance.

Wednesday 26, 1913:

Balkan War: Bulgarian forces take Adrianople.

Saturday 26, 1881:

Domnitor Carol I of the Principality of Romania is proclaimed the first King of Romania.

Wednesday 26, 1552:

Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh Guru

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