It happenned on a… 26 July

Mars Observer takes 1st photo of Mars, from 5 billion km.

Pete Rose of the Expos ties Ty Cobb all-time career singles mark of 3,052, with a base hit in the eighth inning in a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Apollo program: launch of Apollo 15 on the first Apollo “J-Mission”, and first use of a Lunar Roving Vehicle.

Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later.

Walt Disney’s 13th animated film, Alice in Wonderland, premieres in London, England, United Kingdom.

Winston Churchill resigns as Britain’s Prime Minister after election defeat.

British battle fleet under general James Wolfe conquers Louisbourg (Cape Breton)

Establishment of the first mission at Three Rivers.