Days Until July 26, 2025

26 July

26 July is an important day in history for various reasons. Here are some of the most notable events that took place on this date:

• 1953 – The Cuban Revolutionaries attacked the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba, leading to the eventual overthrowing of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista.
• 2005 – Mumbai experienced one of the worst terrorist attacks in its history, with simultaneous bombings on the city's railway system that resulted in over 200 deaths.
• 1945 – The Allied forces formally accepted the Japanese surrender in World War II, effectively ending the war in the Asia-Pacific region.
• 1971 – Apollo 15 became the first spacecraft to carry a lunar rover on the moon, allowing astronauts to explore further than ever before.
• 2016 – Hillary Clinton became the first woman to ever be nominated for president of the United States by a major political party.
• 1947 – President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, establishing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Council (NSC).
• 1989 – In one of the most iconic moments of the late 20th century, Pink Floyd released their album "The Wall," which included hits like "Another Brick in the Wall" and "Comfortably Numb."
• 1990 – The Americans with Disabilities Act became law in the United States, ensuring that disabled individuals were not discriminated against in the workplace, schools, or public accommodations.
• 1977 – The Community Reinvestment Act became law, aimed at combating the practice of redlining and encouraging banks to invest in low-income neighborhoods.
• 2001 – The global anti-poverty initiative, known as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, was established in Geneva, Switzerland.

Overall, 26 July is a date that represents both struggle and triumph, marking significant moments in the fight for independence, equality, and dignity for people around the world.