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Friday, 24 July 2026

Day 205 of 2026  ·  160 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 30
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8 Births
2 Events
10 Total entries

★ Born on this day 8 entries

1783
Simon Bolivar, freed 6 Latin American republics from Spanish rule.
US Politics & Government 243 yrs ago
1802
Alexandre Dumas, told the Count of Monte Christo how to escape.
US 224 yrs ago
1870
Fred Law Olhmstead Jr.
US 156 yrs ago
1898
Amelia Earhart, into the wild blue yonder.
US 128 yrs ago
1949
Michael Richards, actor. (Kramer)
US Arts & Culture 77 yrs ago
1951
Lynda Carter, actress, Wonder Woman.
US Arts & Culture 75 yrs ago
1957
Pam Tillis, singer.
US Arts & Culture 69 yrs ago
1965
Kadeem Hardison, actor.
US Arts & Culture 61 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1824
The Harrisburg Pennsylvanian newspaper publishes results of first public opinion poll. Clear lead for Andrew Jackson.
US Media & Broadcasting 202 yrs ago
1938
Instant coffee is invented.
US Science & Technology 88 yrs ago