Today is Saturday, September 26, 2026. It’s the 269th day of the year, and we’re on week 39.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Historical Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
Nintendo released Super Mario 64, one of their most iconic Mario games.
Super Mario 64 was the first 3D Mario game. Not only was it the reason for the Nintendo 64's wild success as a console, but it was the direct inspiration for the concept of 3D platformer games, much like its predecessors were for 2D platformers.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1988
Lilly Singh
1988
Lilly Singh
Canadian comedian Lilly Singh was born on September 26, 1988, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She is celebrating her 38th birthday today!
1981
Christina Milian
1981
Christina Milian
American actress Christina Milian was born on September 26, 1981, in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. She is celebrating her 45th birthday today!
1984
Nev Schulman
1984
Nev Schulman
American television presenter Nev Schulman was born on September 26, 1984, in New York City, New York, USA. He is 42 years old today!
Today's Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here's what's been said on this day in history.
2011
I think you can have 10,000 explanations for failure, but no good explanation for success.
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Lyricist
Today's Holidays
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's two of today's special holidays you can participate in.
United States
Human Resource Professional Day
We go about our regular work day with little thought about one particular team that really keeps everything shipshape around the office. These mighty humans rarely get the praise they deserve for keeping everyone sane and organized, so make sure you thank HR today!
United States
National Johnny Appleseed Day
Born on this day in 1774, Johnny Appleseed is best known for planting apple trees all over the US. Celebrate this real-life folk hero today by using apples in any way you can. Brew some cider, bake an apple pie, press some fresh apple juice or even plant a new apple tree!
Shower Thoughts
Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, "how many balloons would it take to float a human?"
We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
Fact Of The Day
Check out our daily facts page for fresh, random facts updated every day!
Fast Facts About Today
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Day of Week
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Day of Year
Day 269
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Week Number
Week 39
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Decade
2020s
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Moon Phase
Full Moon
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Leap Year
2026 is not a leap year
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Zodiac Sign
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Birthstone
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Birth Flower
Final Thoughts
Every date has its own story. From headline-making moments in history to notable birthdays, seasonal traditions, and small daily curiosities, this page is a quick reminder that there’s always something worth learning.
Check back anytime you want a fresh snapshot of what makes today truly unique.
