Historical Events
- Boeing 737-500 crashes in South Korea, 66 killed
- The first of four photos of Mars is taken by the Mars Observer, just under a month before the spacecraft failed in flight
Famous Birthdays
- Stormzy [Michael Owuo Jr.] English rapper (Shut Up), born in London, England
- Taylor Momsen, American singer and actress (Gossip Girl), born in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Daniel Fuchs, American screenwriter (Hard Way), dies at 84
- Matthew Ridgway, American general (World War II, Korean War, NATO Supreme Commander) and Chief of Staff of the US Army (1953-55), dies of cardiac arrest at 98
About July 26, 1993
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Help Falling In Love (From "Sliver") - UB40
#1 Song: Pray - Take That
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