What happened on Saturday July 26, 1997?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1997:

• Quebec Mandates French as Official Language The National Assembly of Quebec officially imposes French as the primary language of provincial government, a landmark decision that would profoundly impact Quebec's linguistic and cultural identity.
• Carlos Castillo Armas Assassinated Carlos Castillo Armas, the dictatorial leader of Guatemala, is assassinated, a pivotal event that would dramatically reshape the political landscape of Guatemala and have significant implications for Central American politics.
• Siege of Louisbourg Concludes The historic Siege of Louisbourg ends with British military forces decisively defeating the French and establishing strategic control over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, a pivotal moment in the colonial struggles between Britain and France in North America.
• King Farouk of Egypt Abdicates King Farouk of Egypt abdicates the throne in favor of his young son Fuad, marking a significant moment in Egyptian royal history and signaling the impending end of the monarchy's power in the country.
• Vimy Memorial Unveiled by King Edward VIII King Edward VIII, shortly before his abdication, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, commemorating the significant sacrifices of Canadian soldiers during World War I. This ceremony represents a poignant moment in British royal history and Canadian remembrance.
• Apple Releases Mac OS 8.0 Apple Computer officially releases Mac OS 8.0 for $99, a significant operating system update codenamed 'Tempo' during its development. This release represented an important milestone in Apple's software evolution, introducing enhanced user interface features and system performance improvements.
• Disney's Alice in Wonderland Premieres Walt Disney's 13th animated feature film, 'Alice in Wonderland', makes its grand premiere in London, England. Based on Lewis Carroll's beloved novel, this adaptation would become a classic in Disney's animated film repertoire.

Events in 1997

July 26, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1997

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1997

July 26, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• CZ Jena - Wattenscheid : 1 - 1
• Meppen - Zwickau : 2 - 1

July 26, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 207th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1997 can also be written as 7/26/1997 in the US and as 26/7/1997 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1997 in July 1997 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1997:

• Sebastian Aho

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1997:

• Kunihiko Kodaira
• Jaime Milans del Bosch
• Pietro Vecellio

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on July 26th

July 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
5. Hanson - MMMbop

July 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Sash! featuring Rodriguez - Ecuador
3. Oasis - D'You Know What I Mean?
4. Ultra Nate - Free
5. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

July 26, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need
3. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
4. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
5. SWV (Featuring Puff Daddy) - Someone

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, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 1997 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, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 02:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Someone born on July 26, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 28 days old,

or 1447 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10133 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 26, 1997.

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