What happened on Thursday June 26, 1975?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1975:

• Indian National Emergency Declaration On June 26, 1975, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency, effectively suspending democratic processes and fundamental rights. This marked a significant moment of authoritarian rule in India's post-independence history, where civil liberties were dramatically curtailed and political opposition was suppressed.
• Pine Ridge Reservation Shootout A deadly confrontation occurred on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Oglala, South Dakota, resulting in the deaths of two FBI agents (Ronald Williams and Jack Coler) and an American Indian Movement member (Joseph Stuntz). This violent incident highlighted the intense tensions between federal law enforcement and Native American activist groups during the 1970s.
• Death of Josemaría Escrivá Josemaría Escrivá, a prominent Spanish Catholic priest and founder of the influential religious organization Opus Dei, passed away on June 26, 1975. Escrivá was known for his significant contributions to Catholic spiritual thought and the establishment of Opus Dei as a global religious movement.
• Cher and Sonny Bono Divorce Pop music duo Cher and Sonny Bono officially divorced, marking the end of their personal and professional partnership that had defined much of their early careers in entertainment.

Events in 1975

June 26, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1975

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1975

June 26, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 177th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1975 can also be written as 6/26/1975 in the US and as 26/6/1975 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1975 in June 1975 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1975:

• Linda Cardellini

  Acclaimed American actress known for roles in TV series like 'ER', 'Freaks and Geeks', and films such as 'Scooby-Doo' and 'Avengers:...

• Vladimir Kramnik

  Former World Chess Champion who dominated chess in the early 2000s, known for defeating Garry Kasparov and his strategic gameplay.

• Marie-Nicole Lemieux

  Renowned Canadian classical mezzo-soprano known for her exceptional vocal range and performances in opera and concert halls worldwide.

• Paul Phillips
• Kwasi Kwarteng

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1975:

• Josemaria Escriva

  Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, a personal prelature dedicated to spreading the message of finding holiness in everyday...

• Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer
• Basil Cameron
• Marian Chodacki

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1975 was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The Captain and Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
2. Linda Ronstadt - When Will I Be Loved
3. Michael Murphey - Wildfire
4. Jessi Colter - I'm Not Lisa
5. Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait

June 26, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1975 was Whispering Grass by Windsor Davies & Don Estelle, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Windsor Davies & Don Estelle - Whispering Grass
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Showaddywaddy - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Van McCoy - The Hustle
5. Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man

June 26, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1975 was Look At Me (I'm In Love) by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The Moments - Look At Me (I'm In Love)
2. The O'Jays - Give The People What They Want
3. Commodores - Slippery When Wet
4. Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle
5. Michael Jackson - Just A Little Bit Of You

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

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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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1975.

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Someone born on June 26, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 28 days old,

or 2599 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1975?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 26, 1975.

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