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This Day in History – July 26th

July 26th is the 207th day of the year. There are 158 days remaining until the end of 2022 Today doubles as Aunt & Uncles Day, World Tofu Day, Coffee…

Final Presidential Debate Between Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Held In Las Vegas

Hillary Clinton had a notable achievement on this day in history.

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July 26th is the 207th day of the year. There are 158 days remaining until the end of 2022

Today doubles as Aunt & Uncles Day, World Tofu Day, Coffee Milkshake Day

41 days left until Labor Day, 97 days to Halloween, 103 days left in Daylight Saving Time for 2022

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1775

On July 26 in 1775, the 2nd Continental Congress established the first formal Post Office system. Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General

1896

On July 26 in 1896, the first movie theatre opened and charged a 10-cent admission fee

1968

On July 26 in 1968, The Jackson 5 sign a one year contract with Motown Records

1975

On July 26 in 1975, One of These Nights album from The Eagles hits #1 in the U.S.

2001

On July 26 in 2001, Paul McCartney announced his engagement to former model, businesswoman and activist, Heather Mills

2007

On July 26 in 2007, Mindy McCready was arrested by Williamson County deputies and charged with violating her probation when she arrived on an afternoon flight at the Nashville International Airport

2015

On July 26 in 2015, Bobbi Kristina Brown (daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown) died
AND in a field just outside of Cesena, Italy, 1,000 musicians and singers play the Foo Fighters song "Learn to Fly"

2016

On July 26 in 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first female nominee for President of the United States