What Happened on July 26?
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EVENTS ON JULY 26
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 26, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Richard Wagner
Year:
1882
Premiere of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal at Bayreuth.
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Unua Libro
Year:
1887
Publication of the Unua Libro, founding the Esperanto movement.
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Buenos Aires
Year:
1890
In Buenos Aires, Argentina the Revolución del Parque takes place, forcing President Miguel Ángel Juárez Celman's resignation.
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Stellaland
Year:
1882
The Republic of Stellaland is founded in Southern Africa.
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Morgan's Raid
Year:
1863
American Civil War: Morgan's Raid ends; At Salineville, Ohio, Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 360 of his volunteers are captured by Union forces.
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University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year:
1848
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is established by Nelson Dewey, first Governor of Wisconsin.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: George B. McClellan assumes command of the Army of the Potomac following a disastrous Union defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run.
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Tahiti
Year:
1891
France annexes Tahiti.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 26
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 26, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Jāzeps Vītols
Year of birth:
1863
Jāzeps Vītols, Latvian composer (died 1948)
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Rajanikanta Sen
Year of birth:
1865
Rajanikanta Sen, Indian poet and composer (died 1910)
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Tommy McDonald (American football)
Year of birth:
1934
Tommy McDonald, American football player (died 2018)
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Robert Colbert
Year of birth:
1931
Robert Colbert, American actor
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Ercole Spada
Year of birth:
1937
Ercole Spada, Italian automotive designer (died 2025)
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Tom Garrett (cricketer)
Year of birth:
1858
Tom Garrett, Australian cricketer and lawyer (died 1943)
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John Howard
Year of birth:
1939
John Howard, Australian lawyer and politician, 25th Prime Minister of Australia
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Bob Lilly
Year of birth:
1939
Bob Lilly, American football player and photographer
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DEATHS ON JULY 26
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 26, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Roberto Arlt
Year of death:
1942
Roberto Arlt, Argentinian author and playwright (born 1900)
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Henri Lebesgue
Year of death:
1941
Henri Lebesgue, French mathematician and academic (born 1875)
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James Mitchell (Australian politician)
Year of death:
1951
James Mitchell, Australian politician, 13th Premier of Western Australia (born 1866)
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Eva Perón
Year of death:
1952
Eva Perón, Argentinian politician, 25th First Lady of Argentina (born 1919)
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Nikolaos Plastiras
Year of death:
1953
Nikolaos Plastiras, Greek general and politician, 135th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1883)
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Winsor McCay
Year of death:
1934
Winsor McCay, American cartoonist, animator, producer, and screenwriter (born 1871)
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Fred Duesenberg
Year of death:
1932
Fred Duesenberg, German-American businessman, co-founded the Duesenberg Company (born 1876)
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Gottlob Frege
Year of death:
1925
Gottlob Frege, German mathematician and philosopher (born 1848)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 26
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 26 around the world.
Andrew of Phú Yên
Christian feast day: Andrew of Phú Yên
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July 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Liberia
Independence Day (Liberia), celebrates the independence of Liberia from the American Colonization Society in 1847.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Victory Day or Kargil Vijay Diwas (India)
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Paraskevi of Rome
Christian feast day: Paraskevi of Rome (Eastern Orthodox Church)
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Saint Venera
Christian feast day: Venera
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Joachim
Christian feast day: Joachim (Western Christianity)
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Bartolomea Capitanio
Christian feast day: Bartolomea Capitanio
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