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Events on Sunday 12 July 2026 2
1952 – 2026Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani (1952-2026)Died 12 July 2026, aged 74Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, whose liberal reforms and gas exports transformed the country into the wealthiest per capita in the Gulf.
2026Jannik Sinner defends his Wimbledon titleLinda Moskova wins her first Grand Slam a day earlierItaly's Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev in four sets on 12 July 2026 to defend his Wimbledon singles title. The previous day Linda Moskova beat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova for her first Grand Slam title.