Today is Tuesday, July 21, 2026. It’s the 202nd day of the year, and we’re on week 30.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Historical Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
NASA’s space shuttle program finally came to a close when mission STS-135 landed.
The Atlantis orbiter was used for the final mission, and with just four astronauts aboard, it had the smallest crew since 1983. The fourteen-day mission took up several new modules and spare parts to the International Space Station and was Atlantis' 33rd mission. STS-135, the 135th space shuttle mission, was a complete success, with hundreds of people flocking to the Kennedy Space Center to witness the end of an era.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1978
Josh Hartnett
1978
Josh Hartnett
American actor Josh Hartnett was born on July 21, 1978, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. He is 48 years old today!
1986
Diane Guerrero
1986
Diane Guerrero
American actress Diane Guerrero was born on July 21, 1986, in New Jersey, USA. She is celebrating her 40th birthday today!
Today's Holidays
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's two of today's special holidays you can participate in.
Australia
National Lamington Day
One of Australia’s most iconic cakes is, of course, the Lamington cake. Today is Lamington Day, and you can get involved by giving this bake a go at home yourself! If you’ve never had it before, you’re in for a real treat.
United States
National Junk Food Day
Let’s face it - eating healthy food all the time can be pretty dull. The good news is that today is Junk Food Day, so you can cast aside all your inhibitions and eat as much junk food as you want! The hardest thing about today will be figuring out what to eat first!
Shower Thoughts
Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, "how many balloons would it take to float a human?"
We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
Fact Of The Day
Check out our daily facts page for fresh, random facts updated every day!
Fast Facts About Today
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Day of Week
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Day of Year
Day 202
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Week Number
Week 30
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Decade
2020s
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Moon Phase
First Quarter
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Leap Year
2026 is not a leap year
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Zodiac Sign
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Birthstone
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Birth Flower
Final Thoughts
Every date has its own story. From headline-making moments in history to notable birthdays, seasonal traditions, and small daily curiosities, this page is a quick reminder that there’s always something worth learning.
Check back anytime you want a fresh snapshot of what makes today truly unique.
