Historical Events
- British Health Minister Matt Hancock resigns after photos of him kissing an aide (and not social distancing) emerge
- Largest-ever pile up in the Tour de France caused by a spectator with a sign during Stage 1. Spectator later hunted down and arrested.
- South Africa announces 14-day lockdown to counter a third COVID-19 wave of infections fueled by the Delta variant, with only 2.5 million vaccines administrated [1]
- Sydney goes into a two-week lockdown amid a Delta variant COVID-19 outbreak and low levels of vaccination
Famous Deaths
- Frederic Rzewski, American concert pianist, and composer (Spacecraft), dies of a heart attack at 83
- Johnny Solinger, American rock singer-songwriter (Skid Row, 1999 to 2015), dies of liver failure at 55
- Jon Hassell, American composer and trumpet player (Dream Theory In Malaya), dies at 84
- Marcelo Campo, Argentine rugby union winger (20 Tests Argentina, 6 South America; Pueyrredón SC), dies from a heart attack at 63
- Mike Gravel, American politician (US Senator (D) - Alaska, 1969-81), and peace activist (Pentagon Papers), dies at 91
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About June 26, 2021
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
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#1 Song: Butter - BTS
#1 Song: Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo
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