July 26 in history

On July 26:

1856 George bernard Shaw was born.

 

1865 the New Zealand Parliament moved from Auckland to Wellington.

1939 former Australian Prime Minister John Howard was born.

 
John Howard

1965 The Maldives gained full independence.

 
Flag Coat of arms

 

Sourced from Wikipedia & NZ History online.

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