June 26th celebrates Cream Tea Day and Chocolate Pudding Day.
We made it to day 177 of the year and there’s 188 days left to go until we reach the new year.
People who were born on June 26 share the Cancer zodiac sign.
If you assumed there was nothing special about June 26, then we’re happy to tell you that you’d be wrong thinking that! Check out these intriguing events from this day which include inventions, musicals, war and animations.
Did you know that on this day in 1925, Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie “The Gold Rush” was released? Critics praised the film and it would become one of his most celebrated films.
Keep reading for more facts about June 26th in history!
What Happened On June 26 In History?
2015
Same-sex marriage became legal in all 50 states.
It was a long time coming for many and the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of the change.
Source NY Times
1997
The first Harry Potter book “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” hit the shelves in the UK.
Source Radio Times
1993
President Bill Clinton ordered a US cruise missile strike on Iraq.
The attack came as a warning for the attempted assassination of former president George H. W. Bush.
Source Wikipedia
1977
Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
Source Elvis Presley Music
1945
50 countries signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco.
The treaty was the ground basis for the United Nations which is a intergovernmental organization. The UN was officially formed on October 24, 1945.
Source United Nations
Did you know that on this day, June 26th 1925, Charlie Chaplin's silent movie "The Gold Rush" was released?