What is 'jinxed' 26th as Nepal floods add to its deadly history?

The 26th has been linked to several major disasters over the years, earning it the label of ‘jinxed’ date. The latest was Nepal’s deadly floods on August 26, which killed over 1,000 people. Other disasters include Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004, Gujarat earthquake on January 26, 2001, Chernobyl disaster on April 26, 1986, and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.