Today in History on September 26th #history #historyfacts #facts #shorts #1580 #1687

1580 – Francis Drake Completes His Circumnavigation of the World:
On September 26, 1580, Sir Francis Drake returned to England after completing his circumnavigation of the globe. He was the first Englishman to accomplish this feat, solidifying his status as a national hero and causing tension with Spain, whose ships and territories he raided during the journey.

1687 – The Parthenon in Athens Is Heavily Damaged:
On September 26, 1687, during the Morean War, an Ottoman ammunition depot inside the Parthenon was hit by a Venetian mortar, causing a massive explosion. The Parthenon, which had stood for over two millennia, was severely damaged.