Historical Events
Kevin Spacey Cleared
Actor Kevin Spacey is cleared of sex assault charges at a court in London [1]
- Cambodia's authoritarian Prime Minister Hun Sen, in power since 1985, announces he will resign and pass his office to his son [1]
- Coup in Niger as presidential guards seize President Mohamed Bazoum and ministerial buildings in Niamey [1]
- US government being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena, (UAP or UFOs) claims former military intelligence officer David Grusch, testifying to US House committee [1]
- World's largest office building - Surat Diamond Bourse at 660,000-square-metres (bigger than the Pentagon) is unveiled in Surat India, by architectural studio Morphogenesis [1]
Famous Deaths
Martin Walser (1927-2023)
German novelist (Marriage in Philippsburg), and dramatist, dies at 96
- Randy Meisner, American rock bassist and vocalist (Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; Linda Ronstadt; The Eagles, 1971-77 - "Take It To The Limit"), dies of complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease at 77
Sinead O'Connor (1966-2023)
Irish singer-songwriter (Nothing Compares 2 U), dies at 56 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About July 26, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Seven - Jung Kook Featuring Latto
#1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave
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