What happened on Saturday July 26, 1975?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1975:

• Gerald Ford Announces 1976 Presidential Campaign President Gerald R. Ford officially announced his candidacy for the 1976 presidential election, marking a significant moment as the first unelected president seeking a full term after succeeding Richard Nixon.
• South Africa's Intervention in Angolan Independence South Africa began providing military aid to pro-Western Angolan independence fighters FNLA and UNITA against the Marxist MPLA, which had recently taken control of Angola's capital, signaling complex Cold War-era geopolitical tensions.
• São Tomé and Príncipe Gains Independence São Tomé and Príncipe officially gained independence from Portugal, with Portuguese Admiral Antonio Rosa Coutinho and Sao Tome Assembly President Xavier Dias signing documents to end colonial rule.
• China Launches Satellite into Orbit China successfully placed a satellite into orbit, its third such achievement since 1971, demonstrating growing technological capabilities in space exploration.
• Portuguese Military Triumvirate Formation A significant political transition occurred in Portugal with the establishment of a military triumvirate, reflecting the ongoing political restructuring following the Carnation Revolution.
• Los Angeles Downtown Redevelopment Plan The Los Angeles City Council approved an ambitious $750 million downtown redevelopment project, covering 255 city blocks, representing the most extensive urban renewal plan in American city history at the time.
• Soyuz 18B Space Mission Return Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 18B successfully completed its mission and returned to Earth, marking another milestone in the Soviet space program.
• Spanish Air Force Acrobatic Team Tragedy A devastating accident occurred when four jets of the Spanish Air Force's acrobatic team collided during formation flying near Murcia-San Javier Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of all five personnel on board.

Events in 1975

July 26, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1975

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1975

July 26, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 207th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1975 can also be written as 7/26/1975 in the US and as 26/7/1975 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1975 in July 1975 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1975:

• Liz Truss

  Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who served a brief but historically notable term in 2022.

• Fabrice Fiorèse

  French professional footballer who played as a soccer player during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Cecilia Tijerina
• Joe Smith (basketball)

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1975:

• Thomas Tharayil

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on July 26th

July 26, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1975 was The Hustle by Van McCoy, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Van McCoy - The Hustle
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Eagles - One Of These Nights
4. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
5. Wings - Listen To What The Man Said

July 26, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
2. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
3. Ray Stevens - Misty
4. Typically Tropical - Barbados
5. Van McCoy - The Hustle

July 26, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1975 was Fight The Power Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
2. MFSB - Sexy
3. Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle
4. Ben E. King - Do It In The Name Of Love
5. Barry White - I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 1975 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 26, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Someone born on July 26, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 18 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18190 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 1975?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 26, 1975.

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