July 26th is officially Holistic Therapy Day and All or Nothing Day.
We’ve made it to the 207th day of the year! There are 158 days remaining in 2025.
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, July 26, 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!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on July 26 in history? Keep reading to find out!
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.
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.
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
32 years old
Born IN
New Jersey, USA
1964
Sandra Bullock
American Actress
Age
61 years old
Born IN
Virginia, USA
1973
Kate Beckinsale
English Actress
Age
52 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1967
Jason Statham
English Actor
Age
58 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1875
Carl Jung
Swiss Psychiatrist
Died On
Jun 6, 1961 (Age 85)
Born IN
Thurgau, Switzerland
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, 2026.
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 was born on December 8, 1966. She died on this day in 2023, at age 56 in England, UK.
1919 — 1952
Eva Perón
Argentine Politician Eva Perón was born on May 7, 1919. She died on this day in 1952, at age 33 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.
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.
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!
Fact Of The Day
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