Historical Events
- Estimated 109 cm (43") of rain falls in Alvin, Texas (national record)
- Pioneer 11 transmits images of Saturn and its rings
Famous Birthdays
- Erik Westrum, American ice hockey player, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Mageina Tovah, American actress (Joan of Arcadia), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Peter Sarno, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Toronto, Ontario
About July 26, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
- #1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats