>On May 26, 1868, the Senate impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal as the Senate fell one vote short of the two-thirds majority required for conviction.

On May 26, 1907, John Wayne, the American actor famous for his roles in western movies, was born.

On May 26, 1521, Martin Luther was declared an outlaw and his writings were banned by the Edict of Worms.

On May 26, 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned king of Italy.

~The New York Times~