26 July
commemorates national valor, public service milestones, and regional
resilience—from Kargil heroes to economic upheavals and Assam’s border
dynamics.
🌍 Global Events
1775 – U.S. Postal Service Founded
During the Second Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General, paving the way for America’s national postal system.1847 – Liberia declares independence
Liberia became the first African republic to proclaim independence, establishing a nation modeled partly on American democratic ideals.1908 – FBI created
Under U.S. Attorney General Charles Bonaparte, the Bureau of Investigation was established — later renamed the FBI — marking the beginning of federal law enforcement.1990 – Americans with Disabilities Act Signed
President George H. W. Bush enacted landmark legislation outlawing discrimination based on disability in employment and public accommodations.🇮🇳 Events in India
1999 – Kargil War ends; Kargil Vijay Diwas
India officially regained control of all infiltrated posts in Kargil on this day. July 26 is observed annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.2005 – Mumbai floods stall city life
Mumbai witnessed unprecedented monsoon rains on 26 July, killing over 1,000 people and bringing the city to a standstill with some areas receiving over 944 mm in 24 hours.🌾 Assam & Northeast India
2012 – Kokrajhar ethnic unrest continues under curfew
On 26 July, indefinite curfew and shoot-on-sight orders remained in force in Kokrajhar, Chirang, and Dhubri districts. Policing escalated with flag marches and Army deployment to stabilize the region.💡 Did You Know?
The Kargil
conflict (May–July 1999) was the first full-scale war between nuclear-armed
India and Pakistan, culminating in Operation Vijay's success on 26 July.
Mumbai’s 2005 floods, including rainfall of nearly 37 inches in 24 hours, became
infamous as the deadliest in the city’s history.
The curfew in Kokrajhar in 2012 involved one of the fastest federal deployments
in Assam’s recent history.
🎂 Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
Rajanikanta Sen
(1865)
Beloved Bengali physician-poet whose devotional songs and patriotic lyrics
remain celebrated in Bengal.
Gulabrai Ramchand (1927)
Pioneering Indian cricketer, the first captain of India’s national team
post-independence.
🌍 International Personalities
Stanley Kubrick
(1928)
Visionary American film director behind classics such as 2001: A Space
Odyssey and The Shining.
🕯️ Deaths
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
Rajendralal
Mitra (1891)
Renowned Bengali antiquarian and pioneer in Indian archaeology, whose research
shaped early Indology studies.
🌍 International Personalities
Eva Perón
(1952)
Iconic Argentine First Lady who championed women’s suffrage and labor rights,
beloved as “Evita”.
🔚 Final Thoughts
26 July is a
day marked by national pride, remembrance, and reform. From tributes to fallen
heroes of the Kargil War and Mumbai’s resilience in crisis, to Assam’s complex
border dynamics and cultural luminaries in literature and sport—history on this
day reminds us of bravery, turmoil, and enduring identity.
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