This Day In History

July 26th

1775  Ben Franklin became the first Postmaster General when the US postal system was created.
1947  The National Security Council was established in Washington, DC
1953  Fidel Castro began his revolt against the Batista regime with unsuccessful attacks
1971  Apollo 15 launched from Cape Kennedy

1856  Playright George Bernard Shaw born in Dublin, Ireland
1894  Philosopher Aldous Huxley
1906  Actress Gracie Allen
1912  Actress Vivian Vance (Jones)
1922  Director Blake Edwards (McEdwards)
1922  Actor Jason Robards, Jr.
1943  Rock Star Mick (Michael) Jagger

Top of the Chart Hits Courtesy of...

1960

• I'm Sorry - Brenda Lee

• Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison

• Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brian Hyland

• Please Help Me, I'm Falling - Hank Locklin

1968

• Grazing in the Grass - Hugh Masekela

• Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

• Indian Lake - The Cowsills

• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

1976

• Kiss & Say Goodbye - Manhattans

• Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck

• Get Closer - Seals and Crofts

• Teddy Bear - Red Sovine

1984

• When Doves Cry - Prince

• Ghostbusters - Ray Parker, Jr.

• State of Shock - Jacksons

• Just Another Woman in Love - Anne Murray

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