Historical Events
- Sharon Sites Adams, 39, becomes 1st lady to solo sail the Pacific
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Colbrunn, American MLB infielder (Florida Marlins), born in Fontana, California
- Jonty Rhodes, South African cricket batsman (brilliant fielder), born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Marc Boutte, American NFL defensive tackle (Washington Redskins), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Famous Weddings
- "The 5th Dimension" lead vocalist Marilyn McCoo (25) weds fellow bandmate Billy Davis, Jr. (31)
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Walburn, American actor (Christmas in July), dies after illness at 81
1969 Highlights
About July 26, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
