Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on July 26, 1865

Historical Events

  • Patrick Francis Healy is 1st African American awarded PhD (from University of Leuven, Belgium)
  • The capital of New Zealand moves from Auckland to Wellington

Famous Birthdays

  • Philipp Scheidemann, German politcian (SPD) and Mayor of Kassel, born in Kassel, Germany (d. 1939)

About July 26, 1865

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo