What happened this day in history July 26, 1956

What are the important events that happened on July 26, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 26, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 26, 1956 is the 208th day of the year 1956 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, 1956 – 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 ‘dihectaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $236.22. (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.

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

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July 26, 1956 Historical Events

  • 1956
    Following the World Bank’s refusal to fund building the Aswan High Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal sparking international condemnation.

Who were born on July 26, 1956?

  • 1956
    Dorothy Hamill, American figure skater
  • 1956
    Tommy Rich, American professional wrestler

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