1. Harry Truman's Birthday: July 26, 1884, marks the birth of the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, in Lamar, Missouri. Truman served as president from 1945 to 1953, overseeing the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. Today, visitors can visit his birthplace in Lamar, which has been preserved as a historic site.

2. Ozark Empire Fair: For nearly 150 years, the Ozark Empire Fair has been a summer tradition in Springfield, Missouri, and it typically runs around July 26th. The fair features carnival rides, concerts, livestock shows, and exhibits celebrating agriculture and local businesses.

3. Missouri Statehood: July 26, 1820, was a significant day in Missouri history, as it marked the date when President James Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise, allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state alongside Maine, which was admitted as a free state. This compromise helped to temporarily diffuse tensions between the North and South regarding the issue of slavery before the outbreak of the Civil War.

4. President Obama Visits Kansas City: On July 26, 2014, President Barack Obama visited Kansas City, Missouri, for a fundraising event and to speak about the economy. The president also visited a restaurant in the Westport neighborhood and had lunch with several residents, including a local waitress and a high school teacher.

5. St. Louis Cardinals Win World Series: On July 26, 1913, the St. Louis Cardinals won their first World Series, defeating the Boston Red Sox in eight games. The Cardinals would go on to win ten more championships over the next hundred years, making them one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball history.