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Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on June 26th?

Discover major events and cultural milestones that happened on this day — organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

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1917 CE, June 26

The first American troops arrive in Europe. However, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) did not fully participate at the front until October, when the First Division, one of the best-trained divisions of the AEF, entered the trenches at Nancy, France. More

1945 CE, June 26

1945, June 26 - The United Nations Charter was signed by 50 nations in San Francisco. The United Nations Charter was ratified on October 24, 1945. More

1948 CE, June 26

In response to the Soviet blockade, the U.S. and Great Britain begin an emergency airlift of food and fuel to West Berlin to relieve two million isolated West Berliners. The Russians blockade of Berlin ended on May 12, 1949. More

1960 CE, June 26

Madagascar Independence Day from France.

1993 CE, June 26

President Clinton orders missile attack against Iraq in retaliation for alleged plot to assassinate former President Bush.

2015 CE, June 26

The U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage nationwide. More

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