What happened on Sunday June 26, 2016?

Here's what happened on June 26, 2016:

• Brexit Second Referendum Petition In the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, a massive public petition calling for a second referendum garnered three million signatures, reflecting the deep division and controversy surrounding the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
• Fallujah Liberation Iraqi counter-terrorism forces successfully completed their offensive, claiming full liberation of Fallujah from Islamic State control after an intense month-long campaign, marking a significant milestone in the fight against ISIS in Iraq.
• Scottish Parliament Brexit Stance First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, declared that the Scottish Parliament could potentially veto the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, signaling potential constitutional tensions in the wake of the Brexit referendum.
• Panama Canal Expansion The Panama Canal completed a massive $4.5 billion expansion project, allowing larger ships to pass through and significantly increasing the canal's commercial capacity, representing a major infrastructure and maritime logistics achievement.
• Labour Shadow Cabinet Mass Resignation Multiple prominent Labour Party members, including Gloria De Piero, Heidi Alexander, Lilian Greenwood, Lucy Powell, and others, resigned en masse from the Shadow Cabinet in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership during the EU referendum, indicating significant internal party discord.
• Copa America Centenario Final Chile won the Copa America Centenario by defeating Argentina in a dramatic penalty shootout after a scoreless extra time. Following the match, Argentina's star player Lionel Messi surprisingly announced his retirement from international football, shocking the football world.
• 2016 Spanish General Election Six months after an inconclusive previous vote, Spanish voters returned to the polls to elect a new government. Political analysts noted that according to polls, no single party appeared capable of forming a majority government, highlighting the ongoing political fragmentation in Spain.
• Boko Haram Conflict in Nigeria In the ongoing insurgency, fighting in remote villages of Borno State resulted in the death of one civilian and six Boko Haram militants. The Nigerian Army reported rescuing over 5,000 hostages during the conflict, highlighting the continued struggle against the terrorist group.
• Capture of Ernesto Fazzalari Italian authorities captured Ernesto Fazzalari, a key figure in the 'Ndrangheta organized crime syndicate, who had been on the run for over two decades. He was considered Italy's second most wanted fugitive, marking a significant law enforcement success.

Events in 2016

June 26, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 2016

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

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

Famous people died on June 26, 2016:

• Jürgen von Beckerath
• Barbara Goldsmith

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on June 26th

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.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop The Feeling!
4. The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya - Don't Let Me Down
5. Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign - 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 music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
2. Desiigner - Panda
3. Rihanna - Needed Me
4. Kent Jones - Don't Mind
5. Rihanna Featuring Drake - Work

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 2016 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 2016

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Someone born on June 26, 2016 is:

8 years 10 months old,

or 106 months and 18 days old,

or 463 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3244 days old,

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

There are 43 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, 2016?

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

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