June 26
June 26 is the 178th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 188 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 26 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.3°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 26.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- United Nations Charter Day
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1483 — Richard III of England usurped the throne. ↗(543 years ago)more
Richard III was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England.
1945 — The Charter of the United Nations was signed in San Francisco by 50 nations. ↗(81 years ago)more
The Charter of the United Nations, also referred to as the UN Charter, is the foundational treaty of the United Nations. It establishes the purposes, governing structure, and overall framework of the United Nations System, including its principal organs: the Secretariat, the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Inte...
1948 — The Berlin Airlift began as Western powers flew supplies into West Berlin. ↗(78 years ago)more
The Berlin Blockade was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War. During the multinational occupation of post–World War II Germany, the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control.
1997 — J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published. ↗(29 years ago)more
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel by British author J. K. Rowling. It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and was Rowling's debut novel. It follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of acceptance from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizar...
Notable births
1892 — Pearl S. Buck, American author and Nobel laureate. ↗(134 years ago)more
Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker Buck was an American writer and humanitarian. She is best known for The Good Earth, the best-selling novel in the United States in 1931 and 1932, which won her the Pulitzer Prize in 1932.
1956 — Chris Isaak, American singer. ↗(70 years ago)more
Christopher Joseph Isaak is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game" as well as international hits "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing", and "Somebody's Crying".
Notable deaths
1541 — Francisco Pizarro, Spanish conquistador. ↗(485 years ago)more
Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador, best known for his expeditions that led to the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (178) | 2 × 89 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (188) | 2^2 × 47 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 26062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.33° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 6 days |