What happened this day in history July 26, 1945

What are the important events that happened on July 26, 1945? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 26, 1945: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 26, 1945 is the 207th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 158 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 13, 1945 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $13,830.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 26, 1945 Historical Events

  • 1945
    The Labour Party wins the United Kingdom general election of July 5 by a landslide, removing Winston Churchill from power.
  • 1945
    The Potsdam Declaration is signed in Potsdam, Germany.
  • 1945
    The US Navy cruiser USS Indianapolis arrives at Tinian with parts of the warhead for the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

Who were born on July 26, 1945?

  • 1945
    Betty Davis, American funk, rock and soul singer
  • 1945
    Helen Mirren, English actress

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