Famous Birthdays
- George Louis Beer, American historian (authority on British colonies), born in Staten Island, New York (d. 1920)
Famous Deaths
- Michele Carafa, Italian-French opera composer, and educator (Paris Conservatoire, 1840-58), dies at 84
1872 Highlights
About July 26, 1872
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 150 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
Abolitionists
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
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