On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
July 26
Events on This Day
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1775
238 years agoCongress names Benjamin Franklin the first postmaster general on the same day the U.S. postal system is established.
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1947
66 years agoPresident Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act, creating the National Security Council, Department of Defense and CIA.
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1964
49 years agoTeamsters president Jimmy Hoffa is convicted of three counts of mail and wire fraud and one count of conspiracy. He is acquitted on 17 other charges.
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1991
22 years agoPaul Reubens, better known as Pee-Wee Herman, is arrested by undercover police officers for indecent exposure at a Florida movie theater.
July 26
Born on This Day
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Mick Jagger
- In these groups:
- Pucker Uppers
- Dads in Denial
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Mick Jagger
Songwriter, Singer / 1943 -
As the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has become a rock legend for his gritty, blues-influenced songs and for his charismatic stage presence.
Born: July 26, 1943
Age: 69 years old
Birthplace: Dartford, England
Occupation: Songwriter, Singer -
Sandra Bullock
- In these groups:
- Bewitching Women
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Sandra Bullock
Film Actress / 1964 -
Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock is known for her roles in such films as Speed, While You Were Sleeping, The Proposal, and The Blind Side.
1964 | 48 years old
Film Actress -
Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1959 -
Kevin Spacey was catapulted into international stardom in the '90s with roles in The Usual Suspects (1995) and Se7en (1995).
1959 | 53 years old
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Helen Mirren
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- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Helen Mirren
Actress / 1945 -
Helen Mirren is a revered, award-winning actress who’s film and TV work includes Prime Suspect, Caligula, Shadowboxer, Elizabeth I and The Queen.
Born: July 26, 1945
Age: 67 years old
Birthplace: Chiswick, London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation: Actress -
Kate Beckinsale
- In these groups:
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- Vampires
- Famous Leos
Kate Beckinsale
Film Actress / 1973 -
Film actor. Kate Beckinsale is an actress whose starring role in the Underworld films catapulted her to international stardom.
1973 | 39 years old
Film Actress -
George Bernard Shaw
- In these groups:
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named George
George Bernard Shaw
Author, Playwright / 1856 - 1950
Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote more than 60 plays during his lifetime, which earned him a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.1856 | 94 years old
Author, Playwright
July 26
Died on This Day
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Eva Peron
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Political Figures
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Taureans
Eva Peron
Women's Rights Activist, Actress, Political Leader / 1919 - 1952
Eva Perón used her position as the first lady of Argentina to fight for women's suffrage and improving the lives of the poor.
Died: July 26, 1952
Age: 33 years old
Place: Buenos Aires , Argentina
Occupation: Women's Rights Activist, Actress, ... -
Otto
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Kings
- Famous Royalty
Otto
King / 1815 - 1867
Otto, the son of King Louis I of Bavaria, served as the first king of modern Greece, but a revolt in 1862 forced him to step down and return to Bavaria.1867 | 52 years old
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Diane Arbus
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Diane Arbus
Photographer / 1923 - 1971
Photographer Diane Arbus's distinctive portraits showed the world how crazy (and beautiful) New Yorkers were in the 1950s and '60s. She was married to actor Allan Arbus.
1971 | 48 years old
Photographer -
William Jennings Bryan
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Named William
William Jennings Bryan
U.S. Representative / 1860 - 1925
William Jennings Bryan was a liberal leader and magnetic orator who ran unsuccessfully three times for the U.S. presidency.Died: July 26, 1925
Age: 65 years old
Place: Dayton, Tennessee , United States
Occupation: U.S. Representative -
Sam Houston
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Wild West
- Famous Pisceans
Sam Houston
Lawyer, Military Leader, Governor / 1793 - 1863
Statesman Samuel Houston was a key political figure in the creation of the state of Texas. He was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836.
1863 | 70 years old
Lawyer, Military Leader, Governor -
Ed Gein
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- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Named Ed
Ed Gein
Serial Killer / 1906 - 1984
Ed Gein was a notorious serial killer and grave robber. He inspired the creation of several film characters, including Norman Bates (Psycho), Jame Gumb (The Silence of the Lambs) and Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre).
1984 | 77 years old
Serial Killer
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