What Day Is July 26? Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim
July 26 is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years). With 158 days remaining, it marks the feast of Saints Anne and Joachim and the birthday of Mick Jagger (1943).
About July 26
July 26 is the 207th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (208th in leap years). There are 158 days remaining until the end of the year. Christian tradition and rock music each stake a claim on this date.
The Significance of July 26
Both Catholic and Orthodox churches celebrate July 26 as the feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, traditionally identified as the parents of Mary and therefore grandparents of Jesus. Their names appear in no New Testament text; they come instead from the 2nd-century Protoevangelium of James. Anne is widely venerated as the patron of grandmothers, mothers, and those hoping to conceive. Her name is among the most common female names in the world precisely because of this feast. Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, England, on July 26, 1943. In his six decades as frontman of the Rolling Stones, he appeared on more than 30 studio albums and performed on some of the largest concert tours in history.
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On This Day in History
- 1943Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, England. The Rolling Stones frontman has performed across six decades, making him one of the longest-active figures in rock history.
- 1956Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, triggering the Suez Crisis and a military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel.
Baby Names for This Day
July 26 falls under Leo. Names connected to the feast of Anne and Joachim, and the energy of the day:
- AnneGirl
Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus — one of the most common feast-day names celebrated today.
- HannahGirl
Hebrew form of Anna — 'grace, favor' — the Old Testament ancestor whose name became Anne.
- JoachimBoy
'God raises' — Mary's father; quiet, steady, rarely in the spotlight.
- MickBoy
Mick Jagger, born July 26, 1943 — six decades of rock.
- NancyGirl
A familiar form of Anne — warm and unpretentious.
- NanGirl
Another form of Anne — short, clear, the grandmother of names.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is July 26?add
July 26 is the feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, the parents of Mary. It is also Mick Jagger's birthday (1943). It is the 207th day of the year.
What number day of the year is July 26?add
July 26 is the 207th day of the year, or the 208th in leap years, with 158 days remaining.
What sign is July 26?add
July 26 falls under the sign of Leo.