Historical eventDecember 262025
Israel
Israel recognises Somaliland as an independent state, becoming the first country to do so.
1st anniversary in 2026
In context
- When
- Friday, December 26 20251 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Anniversary
- 1st in 2026
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 1948-05-14.
What happened
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.
December 26 through the years
Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.
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When did Israel happen?
December 26 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Friday.
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