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July 26th is officially Holistic Therapy Day and All or Nothing Day.

We’ve made it to the 208th day of the year! There are 158 days remaining in 2024.

To get you through the last days of July, check out these incredible historical events that all fell on this July 26th.

Did you know that on this day in 1775, the US Postal Service was founded during the Second Continental Congress? Their first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 26th in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on July 26 in history? Keep reading to find out!

2024

The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.

In a spectacular event, 6,800 athletes paraded in 85 boats along the Seine River in Paris, heading towards the Eiffel Tower. There, the Olympic flame was launched into the sky from a cauldron attached to a hot air balloon.

2023

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was removed from office by a military coup.

OTD in 2023: Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was removed from office by a military coup.

This made the fifth coup in Niger since it gained independence from France in 1960. The coup was condemned by many of the world’s foremost institutions and political bodies, including the World Bank, the United Nations, and the African Union.

2021

Platform diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal in men’s synchronized diving, 13 years after his first Olympic games.

2018

In one day, Facebook lost $120 billion in value on the stock market.

The drop equated to 20% of the company value and was the worst drop in Facebook’s history.

2018

Albert Einstein’s theory of gravitational redshift was proven after a telescope in Chile observed a black hole.

2017

President Donald Trump banned transgender persons from joining the US military.

OTD in 2017: President Donald Trump banned transgender persons from joining the US military.

1993

Asiana Airlines Flight 733 crashed in South Korea.

Sixty-eight lives were lost, and there were a total of 48 survivors.

1951

Alice in Wonderland premiered in London.

1947

President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act.

Truman signed the bill while flying a US Air Force-owned C-54 aircraft.

1882

The opera “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner premiered in Bayreuth, Germany.

OTD in 1882: The opera "Parsifal" by Richard Wagner premiered in Bayreuth

1788

New York became the 11th state to join the United States of America.

1775

The US Postal Service was founded.

Benjamin Franklin was named the first Postmaster General.

1755

Italian adventurer and author Giacomo Casanova was arrested in Venice for his offensive remarks on religion.

OTD in 1755: Italian adventurer and author Giacomo Casanova was arrested in Venice for his offensive remarks on religion.

He was later sentenced to five years in prison without a trial.

1529

Francisco Pizarro became the Governor of Castile, which is a historic area of modern-day Peru.

1469

As part of the War of the Roses in England, the Battle of Edgcote took place.

The day-long battle led to a rebel win where the Earl of Warwick took power over King Edward IV. King Edward regained control in September.

Famous Births

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Sandra Bullock? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1993

Elizabeth Gillies

American

Actress

Elizabeth Gillies

Age:

31 years old

Born In:

New Jersey, USA

1964

Sandra Bullock

American

Actress

Sandra Bullock

Age:

60 years old

Born In:

Virginia, USA

1973

Kate Beckinsale

English

Actress

Kate Beckinsale

Age:

51 years old

Born In:

England, UK

1967

Jason Statham

English

Actor

Jason Statham

Age:

57 years old

Born In:

England, UK

1875

Carl Jung

Swiss

Psychiatrist

Carl Jung

Died On:

Jun 6, 1961 (Age 85)

Born In:

Thurgau, Switzerland

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, July 26th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1966

2023

Sinéad O’Connor

Irish

Singer

Sinéad O'Connor

1966

2023

Sinéad O’Connor

Sinéad O’Connor was an Irish singer born on December 8, 1966. She died on this day in 2023, at age 56 in London, England, UK.

Died On:

Jul 26, 2023 (Age 56)

Died In:

England, UK

1919

1952

Eva Perón

Argentine

Politician

Eva Perón

1919

1952

Eva Perón

Eva Perón was an Argentine politician born on May 7, 1919. She died on this day in 1952, at age 33 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Died On:

Jul 26, 1952 (Age 33)

Died In:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Quotes

Below you’ll find the most popular things people have said on this day throughout history.

1784

The eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses nor fine furniture.

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

American Polymath

Special Holidays

If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.

July 26: National All or Nothing Day
United States

National All or Nothing Day

Our minds can be our greatest tool, but they can also be our greatest hindrance. All Or Nothing Day reminds us that often we limit our abilities by thinking we can’t do any better. So, basically, whatever you do today, give it your all – you might be surprised by how well you do it!

July 26: Holistic Therapy Day
International

Holistic Therapy Day

The adage goes “the greatest medicine is in teaching people how to not need it.” Today celebrates the many natural alternatives there are to healing as we celebrate Holistic Therapy Day.

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

With the exception of a few organs, caterpillars liquefy almost completely while undergoing metamorphosis.

Birthday & Zodiac

People who were born on July 26th share the Leo star sign.

Leos are larger than life, and they love to be seen and heard. Their typical traits include being confident, ambitious, loyal, generous, and big-hearted.

People born in July all have the Ruby birthstone. This deep red gemstone was once thought to protect warriors during battle. The warriors would either use the ruby on their armor or embed it in their skin.

If you were born on this day, you were likely conceived on the week of November 2nd in the previous year.

A baby conceived on this day will likely be due around April 18th, 2025.

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