July 26
What happened on July 26 in history
3 events fall on July 26, from 1788 to 1956. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
Events on July 26
1788
New York ratifies the Constitution
The eleventh state joins the union.
1953
The Moncada barracks attack
Castro's failed raid gives the Cuban revolution its name and date.
1956
Nasser nationalises the Suez Canal
The announcement in Alexandria triggers an international crisis.
Guess where and when
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