26 March 1839 March 26, 2020 Author: Staff The first Henley Royal Regatta is held. 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: 10 November 1983 19 April 1839 9 September 1839 10 November 1983 19 December 1998 28 April 1996 28 April 1996 26 March 1939 26 March 1999 26 March 1975 Categories: History Tags: 1839, 26 March