Wednesday June 26, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 6/26/2019, UK date format: 26/6/2019

June 26th, 2019 was the 177th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Cancer. The day of the week was Wednesday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019 while Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Broken Mirror.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 26 across the years or at June 2019 calendar.

June 26, 2019 Events

What happened on June 26, 2019?

Historical Events

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
International military intervention against ISIL - Canada and the Iraq War - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced that Canada will continue to lead a NATO mission in Iraq for a third year, until November 2020.
Canada and the Iraq War. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced that Canada will continue to command an NATO mission in Iraq for a second consecutive year, until November 2020.
Harjit Sajjan, Defence Minister, announces that Canada will continue to lead a NATO mission against ISIS for another year, until November 2020.
Two U.S. soldiers die in Afghanistan war Two U.S. troops are killed by Taliban ambushes in Wardak Province in Afghanistan.
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush by the Taliban in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Two U.S. Troops are ambushed by Taliban troops in Wardak Province in Afghanistan.
In Nicaragua, four men are being held with ISIL ties.
LGBT in America: New York City launches the 50th Annual World Pride Festival. It is expected to attract four million people in six days.
New York City will host the 50th Annual World Pride Festival, which is expected to attract four million people in six days.
Relations between Germany and the United States: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Germany was "delinquent” on NATO defense. He said, "So they're giving Russia billions of dollar, yet we are supposed protect Germany, and Germany is delinquent!" Okay?"
Donald Trump, the US President, stated that Germany is "delinquent” on NATO defense. He said, "So they're giving Russia billions of dollar yet we are supposed protect Germany and Germany has delinquent!" Okay?"
Unnamed Brazilian Air Force sergeant was arrested in Seville after he smuggled 39 kilograms of cocaine into an Embraer E190 aircraftr. This aircraft was being used to connect in Spain with President Bolsonaro's official Japan visit.
The Supreme Court of Japan unanimously rejected a retrial of Ayako Haraguchi (92 years old), who had already spent 10 years in prison for her 1979 murder of her brother-in-law.
Terrorism in Canada: Canada adds Neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour to its list. This is the first time extreme far-right groups in Canada have been declared terrorist. The ban also applies to three Shia militant organizations, including the Iranian-backed Al-Ashtar Brigades.
Canada's government has added Neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour to its list. This is the first time extreme far-right groups in Canada have been declared terrorist. The ban also applies to three Shia militant organizations, including the Iranian-backed Al-Ashtar Brigades.
2020 United States Presidential Election, 2020 Democratic Party Presidential Debates and Forums: Miami, Florida is the location of the first of two Democratic Party debates to nominate the nominee for the 2020 United States Presidential Election.
Miami, Florida is the location of the first of two Democratic Party debates to nominate the nominee for the 2020 United States Presidential Election.
2019 European heat wave: Germany and Poland record their highest June temperatures in the midst of a heatwave in Western and Central Europe.
Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic recorded their highest June temperatures in recent history amid a heatwave in Western and Central Europe.
After a long battle with throat cancer and lung cancer, Beth Chapman, a producer and actress, died in Honolulu. After a long battle with cancer, Max Wright, an American actor, died at his California home.
After a long battle with cancer, Max Wright, an American actor, died at home in California.
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June 26, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other June 26th famous birthdays

Ariana Grande
American actress and singer.
Benoît Hamon
French politician, member of Socialist Party (PS), part of Party of European Socialists.
Garou (singer)
Dany Boon
French actor, humorist and film director, born to an Algerian Kabyle.

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