August 26th Traditional Cache

This continues the “This Day in History” calendar series.  Without the help of the local cachers, this would not be possible!  Thank you!

August 26^th:

According to Wikipedia and other sources, on August 26^th:

1498 – Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà.

1791 – John Fitch is granted a United States patent for the steamboat.

1920 – The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.

1978 – Papal conclave, 1978 (August): Pope John Paul I is elected to the Papacy.