Birthdays occurring on July, 26

1973

Kate Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973 English actress. b.1973 If someone had told me years ago that sharing a sense of humour was so vital to partnerships, I could have avoided a lot of sex! More quotations from Kate Beckinsale

Deaths occurring on July, 26

1680

John Wilmot (2nd Earl of Rochester) died on July 26, 1680 English poet, 1647-1680 Ancient person, for whom I All the flattering youth defy, Long be it ere thou grow old, Aching, shaking, crazy, cold; But still continue as thou art, Ancient person of my heart. More quotations from John Wilmot (2nd Earl of Rochester)

1863

Sam Houston died on July 26, 1863 American general, lawyer and politician, 1st president of Texas, (1836-38, 1841-44), 1793-1863 I would lay down my life to defend any one of the States from aggression, which endangered peace or threatened its institutions. I could do more for the union, but I wish to do more; for the destruction of the union would be the destruction of all the States. A stab in the heart is worse then a cut in a limb, for this may be healed. More quotations from Sam Houston

1925

William Jennings Bryan died on July 26, 1925 American politician and orator. 1860-1925 Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. More quotations from William Jennings Bryan

1925

Gottlob Frege died on July 26, 1925 The founder of modern mathematical logic, 1848-1925 Sometimes I seem to see a difficulty, but then again I don't see it. More quotations from Gottlob Frege