Here are some historical facts about April 26 in Kansas history:

1. In 1862, the Homestead Act was passed, which allowed people to claim land in Kansas and other western states for just $1.25 per acre. This encouraged thousands of settlers to move to Kansas to start new lives.

2. On April 26, 1871, Abilene, Kansas became the first city in the state to use electricity for streetlights. Electric streetlights became popular across the state in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

3. In 1916, a massive tornado hit the town of McPherson in central Kansas, killing 38 people and causing extensive damage. It was one of the deadliest tornadoes in Kansas history.

4. On April 26, 1933, the Dust Bowl reached its peak in Kansas, as a massive dust storm swept across the state. This was part of a larger ecological disaster that affected much of the Great Plains during the 1930s.

5. In 1986, Wichita State University's men's basketball team won the NIT championship, the first national basketball championship for any Kansas school. They defeated the University of Southern California 73-58 in the championship game.