What Happened on June 26, 2022

Historical Events

  • Stanley Cup Final, Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL: Colorado Avalanche beats two-time defending champions Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1 for a 4-2 series win; Avs 3rd championship in franchise history
  • Women's PGA Championship, Congressional CC: Despite carding finishing rounds of 75, 75 Chun In-gee of South Korea holds on to beat Minjee Lee and Lexi Thompson by 1 stroke for her third major title

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Williams, English actor (Dad's Army - "Reverend Farthing"), dies at 90
  • Jupiter, Amur tiger at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Ohio), dies of COVID-19 at 14
  • Margaret Keane, American painter whose husband claimed credit for her work (Big Eyes paintings), dies at 94 [1]
  • Ole Barndorff-Nielsen, Danish mathematician and statistical theorist, dies at 87
Died in 2022 2022 Highlights

About June 26, 2022

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jimmy Cooks - Drake Featuring 21 Savage
  • UK #1 Song: Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush