Historical Events
- At least 200 people are killed in a day of violence in Syria
- Insurgent attack kills 19 people and destroys a helicopter at Baqubah, Iraq
- North Korea is hit by Tropical Storm Khanun, killing 88 people and leaving 60,000 people homeless
Famous Weddings
- NBA guard Rafer Alston (36) weds "Basketball Wives" star Ashley Walker at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Franz West, Austrian artist, dies at 65
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About July 26, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
- #1 Song: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa