Historical Events
- The Axis Powers decide to intervene in the Spanish Civil War.
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Mastrogiovanni, Uruguayan composer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay (d. 2010)
- Kathryn Hays, American actress (Kim Hughes-As the World Turns), born in New York City
- Mary Millar, English actress (Keeping Up Appearances), born in Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 1998)
- Rodney Milne [Blumer], British opera critic (Opera magazine, 1971-99), musicologist, and libretto translator, born in Stafford, England (d. 2015)
About July 26, 1936
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo