1. On April 26, 1733, the first settlers arrived in the colony of Georgia. Led by James Oglethorpe, the group landed at Yamacraw Bluff, now the location of Savannah, and established the first permanent settlement in the colony.

2. On April 26, 1865, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union General William T. Sherman at the Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina. This effectively ended the Civil War in the eastern theater, and the surrender terms were similar to those offered to General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox.

3. The city of Albany, Georgia was incorporated on April 26, 1858. Located in the southwest part of the state, Albany has a rich history as a center of agriculture and industry, and was a focal point of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

4. On April 26, 1906, Richard B. Russell Jr. was born in Winder, Georgia. Russell went on to become one of the state's most influential politicians, serving as governor from 1931 to 1933 and as a United States Senator from 1933 until his death in 1971. He was known for his support of segregation and his strong stance on national defense.

5. The University of Georgia was founded on April 26, 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly. It is the oldest state-chartered university in the United States and has a long history of academic excellence and athletic achievement. Notable alumni include former President Jimmy Carter and actress Kim Basinger.