26th century

(25th century - 26th century - 27th century - other centuries)

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The 26th century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2501-2600.

Science Fiction set in the 26th Century

The Night's Dawn Trilogy books by Peter F. Hamilton, consisting of The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist and The Naked God are set in the 26th century

Miscellaneous entries

• In the early 2500s, humans make first contact with Pierson's Puppeteers in Larry Niven's Known Space universe.
• The year 2525 became prominent in 1969 when it was used in the Zager and Evans song In the Year 2525, which reached number 1 in the Billboard Charts for July 21. The song opens with the words "In the year 2525, If man is still alive, If woman can survive, They may find...".
• In the year 2552 the popular PC/XBOX videogame "Halo: Combat Evolved" takes place.