Rock Almanac: July 26, 2008

On This Date in 1986: 'Sledgehammer,' by Peter Gabriel, shoots up to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart.

The Almanac Advises for July 26: "The most important rule for handling a tool is this: Always use the proper protection."

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