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Famous Quote For June 26

"The government we mean to erect is intended to last for ages."

James Madison, 1787

June 26 Birthdays

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June 26 History

1997 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling is published in UK.

1974 - The UPC is scanned for first time for a pack of Wrigley's chewing gum in Troy, Ohio

1963 - John F. Kennedy speaks famous words "Ich bin ein Berliner" on West Berlin visit

1906 - First Grand Prix held, in Le Mans, France

1870 - Christmas is declared a federal holiday in the United States

This Day In Business

1992 - Starbucks goes public at a price of $17 per share - the company would continue to grow and the stock price would follow suit.

This Day In Entertainment

1933 - "The Kraft Music Hall", one of radio's longest running hits, debuted

This Day In Geography

1924 - American troops leave the Dominican Republic after having been there since 1916.

This Day In Sports

1996 - The Charlotte Hornets draft Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick of the NBA draft.

June 26th Holiday

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - Promotes anti-torture sentiment and honors those that have been victim to torture.

Today's Birthday Trivia

He is the founding member of the sketch comedy troupe Frog Island, a recurring sketch player on Conan, and has starred as Deputy Sam Byron in Defending Santa. He voiced two characters in Escape from Planet Earth. Who is he?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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