1997⚡ Event
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Released
J. K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', was released.
literaturearts
What Happened on June 26?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 26 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
politicsentertainmentlawsportsmusicliteratureartseconomics
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: J. K. Rowling
Historical Events on June 26(5)
2003⚡ Event
Lawrence v. Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down sodomy laws nationwide in the landmark decision Lawrence v. Texas.
lawpolitics
2010⚡ Event
G20 Summit in Toronto
A G20 summit began in downtown Toronto, marking the largest and most expensive security operation in Canadian history.
politicseconomics
2013⚡ Event
Defense of Marriage Act Overturned
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act, granting federal recognition to same-sex marriage.
lawpolitics
2015⚡ Event
Obergefell v. Hodges
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right, guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
lawpolitics
Birthdays on June 26(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Chandler Smith
Chandler Smith, an American race car driver, was born.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Mikey Williams
Mikey Williams, an American basketball player, was born.
sports
2005🎂 Birth
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands was born.
Deaths on June 26(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Carolyn McCarthy
Carolyn McCarthy was an American nurse and politician.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers was an American journalist and served as the 13th White House Press Secretary.
politicsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Lalo Schifrin
Lalo Schifrin is an Argentinian pianist, composer, and conductor.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Takutai Tarsh Kemp was a New Zealand politician.
politics
June 26 in History
June 26 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on June 26
Examples currently recorded for June 26 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Released (1997), Lawrence v. Texas (2003), G20 Summit in Toronto (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on June 26
People recorded as born on June 26 include Baek Ye-rin, Ann Li, Chandler Smith. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 26
Remembered figures who died on June 26 include Taiki Matsuno, Carolyn McCarthy, Bill Moyers. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 26?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 26: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 26?
- One event currently recorded for June 26 is: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Released.
- Who was born on June 26?
- People recorded as born on June 26 include Baek Ye-rin, Ann Li, Chandler Smith.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 26.
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