Sunday June 26, 2016: on this day

June 26, 2016 was the 178th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 26, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 26, 2016, who was born and died on June 26, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 2016?


June 26, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 178th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 2016 can also be written as 6/26/2016 in the US and as 26/6/2016 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 2016 in June 2016 calendar

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June 26, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): battle of fallujah (2016). the commander of counter-terrorism forces that participated in the offensive claims that fallujah was "fully liberated".
  • According to the head of counter-terrorism forces that took part in the offensive, fallujah was "fully liberated".
  • Insurgency by boko haram: at least one civilian was killed in fighting in remote villages of the borno state of nigeria. six boko haram militants were also killed in this conflict. according to the nigerian army they have rescued over 5,000 hostages.
  • At least one civilian was killed in fighting in remote villages of the borno state of nigeria. six boko haram militants were also killed in the conflict. according to the nigerian army they have rescued over 5,000 hostages.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 82 people were killed in airstrikes, including 58 civilians in syria's eastern deir ez-zor governorate.
  • After a $4.5 billion expansion, the panama canal expanded to allow larger ships to use it.
  • At least 35 people are killed in a bus fire in china's hunan province.
  • M&d's motherwell, scotland theme park is hit by a roller coaster that crashes and derails. ten people were reportedly hurt.
  • Five people are killed when an amtrak train collides in colorado with a minivan that was carrying six passengers near trinidad, colorado.
  • Unidentified men with knives and bush weapons attacked the papua new guinea university of technology, in lae. one student was killed, and several buildings were set on fire.
  • Italian organized crime: ernesto fazzalari is captured by the carabinieri in calabria. after two decades of being on the run, fazzalari was italy's second most wanted fugitive. angelino alfano, interior minister, described fazzalari "as one of the most prominent fugitives" and as a key figure in the underworld.
  • Ernesto fazzalari is italy's second most wanted fugitive, and a member of 'ndrangheta. he was captured by the carabinieri in calabria near molochio, southern italy after more than two decades on the run. angelino alfano, interior minister, described fazzalari "a major underworld figure and one of the most important fugitives".
  • Multiple stabbings were reported by police at the planned "white pride" rally that was held in sacramento, california between the traditionalist workers party (ctp) and counter-protesters. according to the sacramento fire department, seven people were taken by ambulance to local hospitals. two of them sustained life-threatening injuries.
  • 2016 spanish general elections: six months after an inconclusive vote, voters in spain head to the polls to elect a new government. according to polls, no party is in a position to form a government.
  • Six months after an inconclusive vote, spanish voters go to the polls in a general election. according to polls, no party is likely to form a government.
  • First minister of scotland, nicola sturgeon, stated that the scottish parliament is able to veto the united kingdom's departure from the european union.
  • Gloria de piero and heidi alexander, as well as lilian greenwood and lucy powell, seema and vernon malhotra and charlie falconer, chris bryant, resign en masse in the labour shadow cabinet under jeremy corbyn to protest jeremy corbyn’s leadership of the eu referendum and the firing hilary benn.
  • Three million people signed the petition calling for a second referendum.
  • Copa america centenario - chile wins copa america in football. chile defeats argentina in a penalty shootout. extra time ends scoreless. (daily mirror). after the copa, argentina's star lionel messi announces his retirement.
  • Chile wins copa america football. they defeat argentina in a penalty shootout.
  • Argentina's star lionel messi, who was argentina's all time leading goal scorer during the copa, has announced his retirement from international football following the match.

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June 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on June 26, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.903 EUR
  • 1 USD = 102.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7425 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3451 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3033 CAD
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June 26, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 12:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 2016.

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Who was born on June 26, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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June 26, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 9 months old,

or 93 months and 21 days old,

or 407 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2851 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 2016?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on June 26, 2016.

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June 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 2016:

  • Eva Preussová
  • Jürgen von Beckerath
  • Barbara Goldsmith
  • Giuseppe Antonello Leone
  • Austin Clarke
  • Gino Sovran
  • Andrés Hernández Ros

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Nora Ephron

    Nora Ephron was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful works, including the films 'When Harry...

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Ford Madox Dowell

    Ford Madox Dowell was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who was one of the leading figures of English literary modernism.

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

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June 26, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 2016:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 2016:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 2016:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  4. - Don't Let Me Down
  5. - Work From Home

June 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Needed Me
  4. - Don't Mind
  5. - Work

June 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 26, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Bobo
  4. - La Bicicleta
  5. - El Perdedor

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June 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Jake Szymanski

Starring: Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

June 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 26, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

Dead of Summer

Dead of Summer

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

June 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 26, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

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Who was the US President on June 26, 2016?

On June 26, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 2016?

On June 26, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 2016?

On June 26, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for June 2016?

June 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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