September 26
2003
2003 Tokachi earthquake
On September 26, 2003, a major megathrust quake off the southeastern coast of Hokkaidō sent shock across northern Japan and spawned a tsunami that battered harbors and fishing communities; the disaster killed two people, injured 849, and left port facilities and coastal infrastructure scarred while prompting renewed investment in tsunami science and evacuation planning. Read more
1944
Bombing of San Marino (Second World War)
On September 26, 1944, Allied aircraft struck the walled city and republic of San Marino during the Italian Campaign, hitting buildings in the medieval capital and nearby settlements. The attack killed dozens of civilians and wounded many more, shattering the republic’s long-cherished neutrality and leaving a legacy of contested intelligence and painful memory. Read more
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