A thought for the day

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

A thought for the day: English author Aldous Huxley wrote, Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you.

Other Notable Events for July 26

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1775, Congress establishes the U.S. postal system.

In 1847, Liberia became a republic and Africa's first sovereign, Black-ruled democratic nation.

In 1908, the ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for July 26

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Writer George Bernard Shaw in 1856
- psychologist Carl Jung, founder of analytic psychology, in 1875
- writer Aldous Huxley in 1894
- actor Vivian Vance in ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

Today is Friday, July 26, the 208th day of 2024, with 158 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus.

This Day in History, July 26

History & Quotes / July 26, 2024

On July 26th, 1956, Egyptian leader Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / July 25, 2024

A thought for the day: If you could go back and change things, you might not be the person you are right now. -- American football star Walter Payton