26 August 1883 August 26, 2016 Author: Staff The final, paroxysmal stage of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its . Famous Words of Inspiration..."What is called genius is the abundance of life and health." Henry David Thoreau — Click here for more from Henry David Thoreau Related posts: 26 August 1883 26 August 1883 22 November 1963 26 August 1920 26 August 1966 26 August 1978 16 December 1707 15 August 1939 Categories: History Tags: 1883, 26 August