Here are some historical events that occurred on March 26 in the United States:
- 1790: The Naturalization Act is signed into law, establishing the rules for becoming a U.S. citizen.
- 1827: The first commercial railroad in the United States, the Baltimore and Ohio, is chartered.
- 1872: Thomas J. Martin becomes the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Louisiana's Second District.
- 1913: The Palace Theatre, the first movie theater in New York City, opens its doors.
- 1953: Dr. Jonas Salk announces the successful testing of his polio vaccine.
- 1979: The Camp David Accords are signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, with U.S. President Jimmy Carter serving as mediator.
- 1997: The movie "Liar Liar," starring Jim Carrey, is released, becoming a box office success and cementing Carrey's status as a major Hollywood star.
- 2000: Vladimir Putin is elected president of Russia.
- 2010: The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is signed into law by President Barack Obama, bringing significant changes to the U.S. healthcare system.
These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on March 26 in the United States.
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