What Happened on June 26?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 26
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 26, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Henri Moissan
Year:
1886
Henri Moissan isolated elemental Fluorine for the first time.
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Bangui
Year:
1889
Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo.
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1906 French Grand Prix
Year:
1906
The first Grand Prix motor race is held at Le Mans.
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Victoria Cross
Year:
1857
The first investiture of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park, London.
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June Days uprising
Year:
1848
End of the June Days Uprising in Paris.
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William IV
Year:
1830
William IV becomes king of Britain and Hanover following the death without surviving legitimate issue of his older brother George IV.
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Treaty of Nanking
Year:
1843
Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity".
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Science Museum, London
Year:
1909
The Science Museum in London comes into existence as an independent entity.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 26
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 26, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Pavel Belyayev
Year of birth:
1925
Pavel Belyayev, Soviet soldier, pilot and cosmonaut (died 1970)
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Kenny Baker (fiddler)
Year of birth:
1926
Kenny Baker, American fiddler (died 2011)
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Wolfgang Unzicker
Year of birth:
1925
Wolfgang Unzicker, German chess player (died 2006)
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James W. McCord Jr.
Year of birth:
1924
James W. McCord Jr., CIA officer (died 2017)
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Franz-Paul Decker
Year of birth:
1923
Franz-Paul Decker, German conductor (died 2014)
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Bill Sheffield
Year of birth:
1928
Bill Sheffield, American politician; 5th Governor of Alaska (died 2022)
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Yoshiro Nakamatsu
Year of birth:
1928
Yoshiro Nakamatsu, Japanese inventor
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June Bronhill
Year of birth:
1929
June Bronhill, Australian soprano and actress (died 2005)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 26
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 26, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Andrija Štampar
Year of death:
1958
Andrija Štampar, Croatian physician and scholar (born 1888)
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George Orton
Year of death:
1958
George Orton, Canadian runner and hurdler (born 1873)
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Léo Dandurand
Year of death:
1964
Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian businessman (born 1889)
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Françoise Dorléac
Year of death:
1967
Françoise Dorléac, French actress and singer (born 1942)
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Alfred Döblin
Year of death:
1957
Alfred Döblin, Polish-German physician and author (born 1878)
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Malcolm Lowry
Year of death:
1957
Malcolm Lowry, English novelist and poet (born 1909)
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Kim Ku
Year of death:
1949
Kim Koo, South Korean educator and politician, 13th President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (born 1876)
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Engelbert Zaschka
Year of death:
1955
Engelbert Zaschka, German engineer (born 1895)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 26
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 26 around the world.
Vigilius of Trent
Christian feast day: Vigilius of Trent
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Pelagius of Córdoba
Christian feast day: Pelagius of Córdoba
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June 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Independence Day (Somaliland)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Somaliland from United Kingdom in 1960. (Somaliland)
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World Refrigeration Day
World Refrigeration Day (International)
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (International)
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Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan
Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan
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Josemaría Escrivá
Christian feast day: Josemaría Escrivá
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