Ibrahim Saleh, University of Cape Town
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Ibrahim Saleh, University of Cape Town
Americans with Disabilities Act signed
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and activities of state and local government. Review a summary of the Act from the US Department of Labor.
Dutch Low Countries declare independence from Spain
On July 26, 1581, the Dutch Low Countries signed the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe (the Act of Abjuration), declaring independence from Spain. Learn more about the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe.