Historical Events
- City of Falluja freed from Islamic State control after a month-long campaign by Iraqi forces
- Copa América Final, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ: Defending champions Chile defeat Argentina, 4-2 on penalty kicks; 0–0 after extra time
- Iceland’s presidential election is won by history professor Guðni Jóhannesson
- Panama Canal's third set of locks opens for commercial traffic, doubling the Canal’s capacity at an estimated cost of $5.25 billion
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Goldsmith, American author (Little Gloria...Happy At Last), dies at 85
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About June 26, 2016
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 8 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
