26 July in Hindu history
26 July 1856
Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act passed
After Vidyasagar’s petition drive, the law permits the remarriage of Hindu widows. He paid for many of the first marriages himself.
26 July 1999
Kargil war won
The Indian Army and Air Force drive Pakistani intruders off the heights of Kargil, Tololing and Tiger Hill. Captain Vikram Batra and over 500 soldiers gave their lives; the day is Kargil Vijay Diwas.