What Happened On June 26

What Happened On Jun 26 Events

1777 Jun 26 Battle Of Short Hills
The Battle of Short Hills (or the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse) was a conflict between a force of Americans commanded by General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing Br...
1781 Jun 26 Battle of Spencer's Ordinary
Anthony Wayne, leading the Marquis de Lafayette's van, received word of Simcoe and the Queen's Rangers foraging near Spencer's Ordinary (about six miles north of Williamsburg). On the nig...
1788 Jun 26 Mozart Completes Symphony No. 39
The 39th Symphony is the first of a set of three (his last symphonies) that Mozart composed in rapid succession during the summer of 1788. No. 40 was completed 25 July and No. 41 on 10 Au...
1794 Jun 26 Battle of Fleurus
In the Battle of Fleurus (26 June 1794) French forces under Jourdan defeated an Austrian army under Saxe-Cobourg in one of the most decisive battles in the Low Countries during the French...
1862 Jun 26 Battle of Beaver Dam Creek (Battle of Mechanicsville) - Second of Seven Days Battles
The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill, took place on June 26, 1862, in Hanover County, Virginia as the first major engagement[4] of...
1870 Jun 26 The First Section Of The Atlantic City Boardwalk Opens
On June 26, 1870, the first section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened along the New Jersey beach. Dr. Jonathan Pitney and civil engineer Richard Osborne began developing the area on A...
1915 Jun 26 T. S. Eliot Marries Vivienne Haigh-Wood
In early spring 1915 Eliot's old Milton Academy and Harvard friend Scofield Thayer, later editor of the Dial and then also at Oxford, introduced Eliot to Vivien Haigh-Wood, a dancer and a...
1924 Jun 26 The Dominican Republic Achieves Independence From Spain
The Dominican Republic achieved independence from Spain in 1844. American occupation of the island nation began in 1916, following years of political intervention in the republic. U.S. tr...
1925 Jun 26 "The Gold Rush" (film) is Released
The Gold Rush is a 1925 silent film comedy written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin in his Little Tramp role. The film also stars Georgia Hale, Mack Swain, Tom Murray,...
1930 Jun 26 John B. King Drill Scow is Struck by Lightning
Thirty members of the drill scow JOHN B. KING of St. Catharines were either instantly killed or blow to death by drowning when a lightning bolt struck the dynamite laden craft three and a...
1941 Jun 26
to 1941 Jun 30
 Battle of Brody (1941)
The Battle of Brody (other names in use include Battle of Dubna, Battle of Dubno, Battle of Rovne, Battle of Rovne-Brody) was a tank battle fought between the 1st Panzer Group's IIIrd, XL...
1946 Jun 26 Full-Scale War Resumes Between the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang
With the breakdown of talks, an all out war resumed. This stage is referred to in Communist media and historiography as the "War of Liberation" (simplified Chinese: 解放战争; pinyin: Jiěfàng ...
1952 Jun 26 The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men is released
Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by hench men of Prince John. Robin takes...
1954 Jun 26 Elvis Presley auditions for producer Sam Phillips
She called him on June 26, 1954. However, Presley was not able to do justice to the song. Phillips would later recall that "Elvis was probably as nervous as anybody, black or white, that ...
1963 Jun 26 President Kennedy Delivers "Ich bin ein Berliner" Speech at Berlin Wall
Under simultaneous and opposing pressures from the Allies and the Soviets, Germany was divided. The Berlin Wall separated West and East Berlin, the latter being under the control of the S...
1967 Jun 26 The Rolling Stones Release 'Flowers'
Flowers is an American compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1967. The songs either appeared as singles, had been omitted from the American versions of Aftermath and Betwee...
1977 Jun 26 Elvis Presley's final performance
Presley's final performance was in Indianapolis at the Market Square Arena, on June 26, 1977. According to many of his entourage who accompanied him on tour, it was the "best show he had ...
1979 Jun 26
to 1979 Jun 29
 Moonraker (film) released
Moonraker (1979) is the eleventh spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film, directed by Lewis Gilbert, co-stars...
1980 Jun 26 Michael Vick is born
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980, in Newport News, Virginia) is a professional American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He previou...
1981 Jun 26 Magic Johnson Signs 25-year $25 Million Contract with Lakers
During the off-season, Johnson signed a 25-year, $25 million contract with the Lakers, which was the highest-paying contract in sports history up to that point. At the beginning of the 19...
1986 Jun 26 Luke Elliott Sommer
Luke Elliott Sommer (born June 26, 1986, Peachland, British Columbia) is a former United States Army Ranger and bank robber. After almost two years under house arrest in Canada, he plead ...
1987 Jun 26 "Full Metal Jacket" Is Released
Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war film by Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford. The title refers to the full metal jacket bullet type of ammunition used by...
1990 Jun 26 Danzig releases Danzig II: Lucifuge
Danzig II: Lucifuge is the second album by Danzig. It was released in 1990 on Def American Recordings and was reissued in the USA and UK in 1998 by Def American's successor, American Reco...
1991 Jun 26 "The Busboy" - Season 2 Episode 12 of Seinfeld Premiers
"The Busboy" was the seventeenth episode of Seinfeld to air, despite being the eighth produced. The episode was the 12th and final episode of the show's second season. It aired on June 26...
1992 Jun 26
to 1992 Jun 28
 Glastonbury Festival 1992
This was the first year that the donations from the profits of the Festival were made to Greenpeace and Oxfam. Michael Eavis felt that with the ending of the Cold War that people’s c...
1995 Jun 26 Mustafa Hamza Leads Assassination Attempt on Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak
On a trip to Addis Ababa for a meeting with the Organization of African Unity, Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak's life was threatened by Mustafa Hamza and a group of assassins working fo...
1998 Jun 26
to 1998 Jun 28
 Glastonbury Festival 1998
Rain again turned parts of the site into a brown quagmire, but resilient campers still enjoyed the evergreen mix of entertainment and all night fun. Over 1,000 different performances on 1...
1999 Jun 26
to 1999 Jul 4
 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
The 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill in North Carolina, United States between June 26 and July 4, 1999. The events in 19 sports were ...
2000 Jun 26 Coldplay releases "Yellow" single
"Yellow" is a song by English alternative rock band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes. The son...
2002 Jun 26 South Park Episode 607 - "Simpsons Already Did It"
Professor Chaos (okay, it's just Butters) returns with brand new, super evil, schemes to wreak havoc on South Park; unfortunately, the Simpsons have already done them all. Meanwhile, a su...
2003 Jun 26 LeBron James Drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Well we are here, perhaps the deepest and most pivotal draft in recent NBA memory, filled with so many impact players at the top and some scattered in the middle. This will always be know...
2003 Jun 26 LeBron James Leads St. Vincent-St. Mary High School to Third State Title
James, likely to be the top pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds as the Fighting Irish (25-1) won their third state championship in four years, beating Kett...
2003 Jun 26 Star Wars Galaxies Launches
The base game, titled Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, was released on 26 June 2003 in the USA and on 7 November, 2003 in Europe. A localized version for the Japanese market was pub...
2004 Jun 26 Philadelphia Phillies defeat Boston Red Sox, 9-2
For weeks Red Sox fans heard, "Wait until Nomar and Trot get back." OK, they're back. Bill Mueller and Ellis Burks are pretty close, and when they return, well, who knows how explosive th...
2005 Jun 26 2005 New York City Gay Pride Parade
Much to the delight of gay and straight New Yorkers, yesterday's steamy weather meant that there was more reason for marchers in the Gay Pride Parade to go shirtless. If you were downtown...
2005 Jun 26 2005 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade
The only Christian evangelical church float in Sunday's gay pride parade in San Francisco sported a rainbow cross, disco music and a giant sign that declared, "Christian & Gay = OK." "...
2005 Jun 26 2005 Toronto Gay Pride Parade
One of North America's largest celebrations of gay culture took over downtown Toronto on Sunday. Michael Leshner -- one-half of Canada's first officially married gay couple -- reminisc...
2005 Jun 26 36th Annual Chicago Gay Pride Parade
Every detail of Chicago's 36th Annual Pride Parade and the 10th Annual Chicago Dyke March is in place. According to a press release from organizing group PRIDEChicago, the Pride Parade...
2005 Jun 26 Boston Red Sox defeat Philadelphia Phillies, 12-8
PHILADELPHIA -- He's one of the only remaining Sox players who can still provide ammo for the fellowship of the miserable. Oh, there's still some local grumbling about Keith Foulke, Alan ...
2005 Jun 26 Entourage Season 2 Episode 4: An Offer Refused
Financial troubles mount for Vince and his new mansion. To make matters worse, the Aquaman offer isn't yet official and Eric learns that Vince is no longer the frontrunner. Drama wants to...
2005 Jun 26 Yacht Rock Episode 1
In the pilot episode, Kenny Loggins, under the guidance of Koko Goldstein, reaches out to a struggling Michael McDonald, who's having trouble writing a smooth hit for his band the Doobie ...
2006 Jun 26 Boston Red Sox defeat Philadelphia Phillies, 8-7
When Mark Loretta arrived at first base in the bottom of the 12th inning, drawing a walk from Phillies righthander Clay Condrey with Kevin Youkilis already on second and the score tied, h...
2007 Jun 26 Baltimore Orioles defeat New York Yankees, 3-2
Guthrie Sharp Early After right-hander Jeremy Guthrie retired the first six batters he faced, two of them on strikeouts, Melky Cabrera looked to break up his rhythm by attempting to bu...
2007 Jun 26 Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus Is Released
Hannah Montana 2/Meet Miley Cyrus is the second soundtrack from the Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana and the debut solo album by Miley Cyrus, the star of the television serie...
2007 Jun 26 King Diamond releases Give Me Your Soul...Please
Give Me Your Soul...Please is a concept album by King Diamond released on June 26, 2007. The album's concept and cover art are both based on a painting titled "My Mother's Eyes." The blac...
2007 Jun 26 Seattle Mariners defeat Boston Red Sox, 8-7
SEATTLE -- It was only the first inning, but the sound of TV sets shutting off all over New England could be heard 2,500 miles away. Why risk sleeping through the morning alarm, when Kaso...
2007 Jun 26 Social Distortion releases Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Social Distortion. It was released on June 26, 2007. It includes hit singles from Mommy's Little Monster to Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll - as well a...
2007 Jun 26 Steve Vai Releases "Sound Theories"
Sound Theories vol. I & II is a 2007 album by American guitarist Steve Vai. The album was recorded with the Metropole Orchestra in Netherlands in mid 2004-2005 and released on June 26, 20...
2008 Jun 26 Baltimore Orioles defeat Chicago Cubs, 11-4
A recap of the Orioles' 11-4 win over the Cubs yesterday: ALMOST EVERYBODY HITS Every starting Oriole either reached base or got an RBI yesterday except shortstop Alex Cintron, who ...
2009 Jun 26 Baltimore Orioles defeat Washington Nationals, 11-1
In the big inning The Orioles sent 13 batters to the plate in the eight-run sixth inning and equaled the season's biggest scoring inning reached in a May 9 game against the Yankees. Me...