Today is Friday, July 26, 2024. It’s the 208th 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!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
2017
President Donald Trump banned transgender persons from joining the US military.
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!
Today’s 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.
1993
Elizabeth Gillies
Elizabeth Gillies is an American actress born on July 26, 1993, in New Jersey, USA. She is 31 years old today.
1964
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is an American actress born on July 26, 1964, in Virginia, USA. She is 60 years old today.
1973
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale is an English actress born on July 26, 1973, in England, UK. She is 51 years old today.
1967
Jason Statham
Jason Statham is an English actor born on July 26, 1967, in England, UK. He is 57 years old today.
Deaths On This Day
Today in history has also been a day of loss, and we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years.
1966
2023
Sinéad O’Connor
Irish
Singer
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
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
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in 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
American Polymath
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
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!
Today’s 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.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Coca-Cola was first served in 1886. At that time, only nine colas were served on an average day, 3,285 a year. Today, 19,400 Coke products are consumed every second.
Fast Facts About Today
| Day of week | Friday |
| Week number | Week 30 |
| Day of year | Day 208 of 2024 |
| Decade | 2020s |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |
