Historical Events
Sports History
Chicago White Sox Larry Doby plays final MLB game; retires in 1962 after playing for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan
Famous Birthdays
Kevin Spacey (64 years old)
American actor (American Beauty, House of Cards), born in South Orange, New Jersey
- Rick Bragg, American journalist and writer, born in Piedmont, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Manuel Altolaguirre, Spanish poet and publisher (Amor), dies at 54
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About July 26, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lonely Boy - Paul Anka
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
