26 May

1896 - Coronation of Nicholas II

On 26 May 1896, Nicholas II was crowned Tsar of Russia in Moscow.

1805 - Napoleon King of Italy

On 26 May 1805, Napoleon was crowned King of Italy in Milan.

735 - Death of the Venerable Bede

On 26 May 735, the Venerable Bede, monk and historian of Anglo-Saxon England, died.