Events for July 26
July 26, 1782
John Field, born
John Field (26 July 1782 – 23 January 1837), was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher.
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July 26, 1739
George Clinton, born
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and statesman, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812.
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July 26, 1856
George Bernard Shaw, born
George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 – 2 November 1950), known at his insistence simply as Bernard Shaw, was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist.
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July 26, 1927
Danny La Rue, born
Danny La Rue, OBE (born Daniel Patrick Carroll, 26 July 1927 – 31 May 2009) was an Irish singer and entertainer, best known for his on-stage drag persona. He performed in drag and also as himself in theatrical productions, television shows and film
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