What happened on Wednesday July 26, 1995?

About July 26th, 1995, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Potsdam Declaration was signed by the United States, United Kingdom, and China, outlining the precise terms of surrender for Japan at the end of World War II. This pivotal document set the stage for Japan's unconditional surrender and subsequent reconstruction.
  • Day of the week: July 26th, 1995 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Waterfalls by TLC
  • #1 UK song: Boom Boom Boom by The Outhere Brothers
  • Popular movie: Safe directed by Boaz Yakin

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July 26, 1995: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 1995:

  • Potsdam Declaration Signed The Potsdam Declaration was signed by the United States, United Kingdom, and China, outlining the precise terms of surrender for Japan at the end of World War II. This pivotal document set the stage for Japan's unconditional surrender and subsequent reconstruction.
  • Potsdam Declaration Signed The Potsdam Declaration was signed by the United States, United Kingdom, and China, outlining the precise terms of surrender for Japan at the end of World War II. This pivotal document set the stage for Japan's unconditional surrender and subsequent reconstruction.
  • Potsdam Declaration Signed The Potsdam Declaration was signed by the United States, United Kingdom, and China, outlining the precise terms of surrender for Japan at the end of World War II. This pivotal document set the stage for Japan's unconditional surrender and subsequent reconstruction.
  • First Geosynchronous Communications Satellite Launched NASA launched Syncom 2, a groundbreaking geosynchronous communications satellite that revolutionized global telecommunications by enabling the first TV signal transmission from a satellite orbiting at a fixed point relative to Earth.
  • First Geosynchronous Communications Satellite Launched NASA launched Syncom 2, a groundbreaking geosynchronous communications satellite that revolutionized global telecommunications by enabling the first TV signal transmission from a satellite orbiting at a fixed point relative to Earth.
  • First Geosynchronous Communications Satellite Launched NASA launched Syncom 2, a groundbreaking geosynchronous communications satellite that revolutionized global telecommunications by enabling the first TV signal transmission from a satellite orbiting at a fixed point relative to Earth.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Signed into Law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was signed into law, marking a landmark civil rights legislation that prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places open to the general public.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Signed into Law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was signed into law, marking a landmark civil rights legislation that prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places open to the general public.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act Signed into Law The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was signed into law, marking a landmark civil rights legislation that prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places open to the general public.
  • Founding of Liberia by Freed Slaves Liberia was established as a unique African nation primarily by freed African American slaves, with its constitution modeled after the United States Constitution. The capital, Monrovia, was named after President James Monroe, symbolizing the nation's historical connection to the United States.
  • Founding of Liberia by Freed Slaves Liberia was established as a unique African nation primarily by freed African American slaves, with its constitution modeled after the United States Constitution. The capital, Monrovia, was named after President James Monroe, symbolizing the nation's historical connection to the United States.
  • Founding of Liberia by Freed Slaves Liberia was established as a unique African nation primarily by freed African American slaves, with its constitution modeled after the United States Constitution. The capital, Monrovia, was named after President James Monroe, symbolizing the nation's historical connection to the United States.
  • Maldives Gains Independence from British Rule The Maldives, an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, officially gained independence from British colonial rule after 78 years, establishing itself as a sovereign state with its own government and international recognition.
  • Maldives Gains Independence from British Rule The Maldives, an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, officially gained independence from British colonial rule after 78 years, establishing itself as a sovereign state with its own government and international recognition.
  • Maldives Gains Independence from British Rule The Maldives, an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, officially gained independence from British colonial rule after 78 years, establishing itself as a sovereign state with its own government and international recognition.

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July 26, 1995: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 26, 1995: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Gueugnon : 4 - 0
  • Bordeaux - St Etienne : 2 - 0
  • Lille - Bastia : 0 - 2
  • Lyon - Montpellier : 3 - 2
  • Martigues - Nantes : 0 - 4
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What day of the week was July 26, 1995?


July 26, 1995 was a Wednesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1995 can also be written as 7/26/1995 in the US and as 26/7/1995 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 1995: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 26, 1995:

  • George Romney

    Duplicate of George W. Romney.

  • Laurindo Almeida

    Laurindo Almeida was a renowned Brazilian guitarist and composer who significantly contributed to bossa nova and jazz music.

  • Raymond Mailloux

    Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1918).

  • Pietro Leoni

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July 26, 1995: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 1995 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 26, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1995 was Waterfalls by TLC, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Waterfalls youtube
  2. - One More Chance-Stay With Me youtube
  3. - Don't Take It Personal youtube
  4. - Boombastic youtube
  5. - Kiss From A Rose youtube

July 26, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1995 was Boom Boom Boom by The Outhere Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - Boom Boom Boom youtube
  2. - Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover youtube
  3. - Shy Guy youtube
  4. - Alright / Time youtube
  5. - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me youtube

July 26, 1995: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1995 was One More Chance/Stay With Me by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

  1. - One More Chance/Stay With Me
  2. - Boombastic/In The Summertime
  3. - Freek'n You
  4. - Waterfalls youtube
  5. - He's Mine
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July 26, 1995: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1995 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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July 26, 1995: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 1995 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 1995 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, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:58 am and setting at 08:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1995.

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How old is someone born on July 26, 1995?


Someone born on July 26, 1995 is:

29 years 8 months old,

or 356 months and 28 days old,

or 1552 weeks

or 10864 days old,

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