It’s 2026, and like any other year, it’s definitely going to be one to remember!
We’re currently in week 18, celebrating the 118th day of the year. But there’s still so much to look forward to as we eagerly await what the future has in store for us!
We’re still working on 2026, but here are some highlights from the year so far! We’ll also delve into fascinating facts about the number 2026 and explore the captivating world of the Chinese zodiac for this year.
So, grab a comfy seat and join us as we dive into the incredible journey that is 2026!
Historical Events
Here are some unforgettable events that have happened in the world in 2026 so far.
January 2026
Jan 7
An ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renée Good, a bystander, during an operation in Minneapolis.
A U.S. Citizen and mother of three, Renée Good was in her car when nearby ICE agents approached her. According to eyewitnesses, Renée was given conflicting instructions from agents, and when she began to move her car, she was fatally shot in the head. The federal government defended the shooting, claiming the agent acted in self-defence.
Jan 15
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump.
Machado said the gesture was to honor Trump's role in the operation that led to President Nicolás Maduro's capture. Nobel officials note the prize itself cannot be transferred, so the handover was symbolic and does not make Trump a laureate.
February 2026
Feb 9
NYC Water reported that New York City’s water use dropped during the Super Bowl’s Bad Bunny halftime show, then spiked in the 15 minutes after it ended.
The agency said the surge was equivalent to about 761,719 toilets flushing across the city. The same jump was recorded in all five boroughs.
March 2026
Mar 4
Apple announced its most affordable laptop ever, the MacBook Neo, with a starting price of $599.
Apple said the lower-priced model made the Mac lineup more accessible to millions of people around the world, while featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the A18 Pro chip, and up to 16 hours of battery life.
Mar 26
The Philippines and France signed a visiting forces agreement in Paris that enabled their militaries to conduct joint training in each other’s territory.
The deal supported Manila's push to widen its defence partnerships and improve interoperability with other militaries as it faced growing pressure from China in the South China Sea, while France framed it as part of its broader Indo-Pacific security engagement and support for freedom of navigation.
Famous Deaths
Some truly influential figures said goodbye in 2026.
1954 — 2026
Catherine O'Hara
1954 — 2026
Catherine O'Hara
Canadian-American actress Catherine O'Hara was born on March 4, 1954. She died on January 30, 2026, at age 71, in California, USA.
1940 — 2026
Chuck Norris
1940 — 2026
Chuck Norris
American martial artist Chuck Norris was born on March 10, 1940. He died on March 19, 2026, at age 86, in Hawaii, USA.
Quotes
Take a look at a few unforgettable quotes from 2026.
Feb 25
Our nation is back bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before … This is the golden age of America.
Donald Trump
American Politician
2026 in Music
Looking for some new songs for your 2026 playlist?
Well, here’s the official Billboard Hot 100 playlist, featuring this week’s most popular songs!
Album of the Year
Bad Bunny’s bold and genre blending album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” made Grammy history in 2026, earning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year as the first Spanish language album to win the top prize.
Song of the Year
In 2026, Billie Eilish continued her remarkable Grammy success by winning the Grammy Award for Song of the Year with her evocative and deeply felt track “Wildflower.”
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean’s emotive songwriting and expressive vocal performances won her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2026, establishing her as a standout voice in contemporary music.
2026 In Numbers
Time for some number fun! If you’ve ever wondered what 2026 looks like in Roman numerals, it’s written as MMXXVI. And when we look at it in binary, 2026 is represented as 11111101010, with a series of ones and zeros that form a unique digital code.
Deficient Number
2026 is recognized as a deficient number, which means that if you add up all the smaller numbers that can divide evenly into it, the sum will be less than the number itself.
So, when you add up all the smaller numbers that can divide evenly into 2026 (1, 2, 1013), they add up to 1016, which is less than 2026.
Chinese Zodiac 2026
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2026 is the Year of the Horse, which occurs every twelve years.
However, the Chinese zodiac also includes five elements, which are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. This actually makes 2026 the Year of the Fire Horse, a cycle that repeats every sixty years.
Because the Chinese calendar works from the lunar cycle, the Chinese New Year for 2026 doesn’t start on January 1st as the Gregorian calendar does. Instead, it runs from February 17th to February 5, 2027.
Those born in the Year of the Horse are typically energetic, independent, and adventurous. They possess a strong sense of freedom, have a competitive nature, and are known for their optimism.
Ryan Higa, MattyB and Maddie Ziegler are shining examples of the success and talent that can be found among those born in the Years of the Horse!
