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26 July

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1956

Nationalisation of the Suez Canal

On 26 July 1956, Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal, triggering an international crisis.

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1953

Attack on the Moncada Barracks

On 26 July 1953, Fidel Castro led the attack on the Moncada Barracks, starting the Cuban Revolution.

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1788

New York ratifies the Constitution

On 26 July 1788, the State of New York ratified the US Constitution.

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