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.
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.
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
Age:
31 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
1964
Sandra Bullock
American
Actress
Age:
60 years old
Born In:
Virginia, USA
1973
Kate Beckinsale
English
Actress
Age:
51 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1967
Jason Statham
English
Actor
Age:
57 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1875
Carl Jung
Swiss
Psychiatrist
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
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
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
American Polymath
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
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!
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
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.
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.
