1. On May 26, 1637, Maryland Governor Leonard Calvert granted forty acres of land to Richard Preston in St. Mary's County. This land would become known as "Preston Point" and was the beginning of the Preston family's long-standing presence in Maryland.

2. In 1884, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis graduated its first African American midshipman, John Henry Conyers. Conyers went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for over thirty years, retiring as a captain in 1917.

3. On May 26, 1908, Baltimore's "Magnificent Ten" was organized. This group of African American businessmen and civic leaders, including lawyers, doctors, and undertakers, worked to promote the welfare of the city's black residents and to challenge racial discrimination.

4. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra made its debut performance on May 26, 1916 at the Lyric Theatre in Baltimore. The orchestra has since become one of the premier musical institutions in the United States, attracting top talent from around the world.

5. On May 26, 1997, the National Aquarium in Baltimore opened its new dolphin exhibit, featuring an underwater viewing area and state-of-the-art facilities for the dolphins. The exhibit has since become one of the most popular attractions at the aquarium, drawing visitors from around the world.