On This Day June 26th

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June 26th is the one-hundred-seventy-seventh day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 188 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

699 – En no Ozuno, a Japanese mystic and apothecary later regarded as the founder of the folk religion Shugendō, is banished to Izu Ōshima.

1718 – Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia, Peter the Great's son, mysteriously dies after being sentenced to death by his father for plotting against him.

1740 – A combined force of Spanish, free blacks, and allied Indians defeat a British garrison at the Siege of Fort Mose near St. Augustine during the War of Jenkins' Ear.

1857 – The first inauguration of the Victoria Cross in Hyde Park, London.

1906 – The first Grand Prix motor race is held at Le Mans.

1918 – World War I: Allied forces under John J. Pershing and James Harbord defeat Imperial German forces under Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, in the Battle of Belleau Wood.

1927 – The Cyclone roller coaster opens on Coney Island.

1974 – The Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

1997 – J. K. Rowling publishes the first of her Harry Potter novel series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in the United Kingdom.

 

Birthdays

1730 – Charles Messier, French astronomer and academic (d. 1817)

1819 – Abner Doubleday, American general (d. 1893)

1892 – Pearl S. Buck, American novelist, essayist, short story writer Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1973)

1898 – Chesty Puller, US general (d. 1971)

1903 – Big Bill Broonzy, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1958)

1909 – Wolfgang Reitherman, German American animator, director, and producer (d. 1985)

1915 – Paul Castellano, American gangster (d. 1985)

1955 – Mick Jones, English singer-songwriter and guitarist

1973 – Gretchen Wilson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist

1974 – Derek Jeter, an American baseball player

 

Highlighted Holiday

FORGIVENESS DAY

Forgiveness has been around for ages and can be seen in many religious texts. It's about letting go of anger, hurt, or the desire for revenge. Religions like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism discuss forgiveness. Research also shows that forgiveness is good for our mental and physical health. It's been linked to reduced stress, anger, and depression, as well as better relationships and even improved heart health. Dr. Frederic Luskin's work at Stanford University found that forgiveness training can help people feel less hurt and resentful, even months later.

 

Holidays And Observance

Beautician's Day

Forgiveness Day

International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

National Canoe Day

National Chocolate Pudding Day

National Parchment Cooking Day

Tropical Cocktails Day

World Refrigeration Day

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