On This Day: July 26

5 verified moments happened on July 26. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1948🎖️ President Truman signs an executive order ending racial segregation in the United States armed forces.USA 250 · Source: National Archives, Executive Order 9981 signed (Jul 26 1948)
2. 1952Bob Mathias wins his second straight Olympic decathlon gold with a world record at the Helsinki GamesSports · Source: USOPM & Britannica 'Bob Mathias'; Bowie News (won second decathlon July 26, 1952, Helsinki, world record)
3. 1990♿ The president signs a sweeping civil rights law banning discrimination against people with disabilities.USA 250 · Source: HISTORY.com / National Archives, Americans with Disabilities Act signed (Jul 26 1990)
4. 2015Jeff Gordon wins the Brickyard 400 for a record fifth time in his farewell season, cementing his legacy at Indianapolis.Stock Car Racing · Source: Wikipedia, "2015 Crown Royal Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard"; NASCAR.com
5. 2017🥇 Jordan Morris strikes late against Jamaica to win the Gold Cup, the United States' sixth continental crown.Soccer · Source: U.S. Soccer; ESPN (Jul 26 2017)