This Day in History, May 28
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On May 28th, 1588, the Spanish Armada began to set sail for the English Channel.
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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
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In 1775, Congress establishes the U.S. postal system.
In 1847, Liberia became a republic and Africa's first sovereign, Black-ruled democratic nation.
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Notable Birthdays for July 26
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
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This Day in History, July 26
On July 26th, 1956, Egyptian leader Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.
A thought for the day
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
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