Historical Events
- RC churches protest, Dutch bishops stand against spread of Judaism
Famous Birthdays
- Teddy Pilette, Belgian auto racer (European F5000 Championship 1973, 75), born in Brussels, Belgium
- Vladimír Mečiar, 1st and 3rd Prime Minister of Slovakia, born in Zvolen, Slovakia
Famous Weddings
Isaac Asimov
Science fiction author Isaac Asimov (22) weds Gertrude Blugerman in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Roberto Arlt, Argentine writer (The Seven Madmen), dies at 42
- Titus Brandsma, Dutch Roman Catholic priest, philosopher (spoke out against Nazi ideology), and saint, murdered by Nazis at Dachau concentration camp at 61
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About July 26, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
