What Happened on June 26, 2015

Historical Events

Important Vote

Greek Credit Crisis: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls for a Greek referendum on new bailout terms

  • Gunman opens fire at beach resort in Sousse, Tunisia, killing 38. Isis claims responsibility.
  • NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid #1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers
  • Saudi suicide bomber kills 27 at Shia Imam al-Sadiq mosque in Kuwait, 227 injured

Event of Interest

US President Barack Obama sings "Amazing Grace" as part of his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney and 8 church members killed during a bible study in Charleston, South Carolina

  • US Supreme Court rules 5-4 same-sex marriage is a legal right across all US states

Famous Deaths

  • Ash Brownridge, American conservationist (National Wildlife Federation) creator of Ranger Rick, dies at 98
  • Richard Matt, American murderer who escaped prison, shot and killed on the run at 49
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights

About June 26, 2015

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • UK #1 Song: Want To Want Me - Jason Derulo