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  • 26th June 1894
    The American Railway Union, led by Eugene V. Debs, successfully negotiates the end of the Pullman Strike, leading to improved labor conditions.
  • 26th June 1906
    The first Grand Prix motor race is held in Le Mans, France, marking the beginning of the modern era of motor racing.
  • 26th June 1917
    The first U.S. troops arrive in France to fight alongside the Allies in World War I, marking a significant step in the Allied victory.
  • 26th June 1945
    The United Nations Charter is signed in San Francisco, creating the international organization aimed at promoting peace and cooperation worldwide.
  • 26th June 1948
    Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is published in The New Yorker, becoming one of the most famous short stories in American literature.
  • 26th June 1959
    Ingemar Johansson defeats Floyd Patterson to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship, bringing joy and celebration to Sweden.
  • 26th June 1963
    President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in West Berlin, reaffirming U.S. support for West Germany during the Cold War.
  • 26th June 1974
    The Universal Product Code (UPC) is scanned for the first time to sell a pack of Wrigley's chewing gum in Troy, Ohio, revolutionizing the retail industry.
  • 26th June 1976
    The CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, the world's tallest free-standing structure at the time, officially opens to the public.
  • 26th June 1977
    Elvis Presley performs his last concert in Indianapolis, Indiana, before his untimely death later that year.
  • 26th June 1987
    The musical "Les Misérables" opens on Broadway in New York City, becoming one of the longest-running and most beloved musicals of all time.
  • 26th June 1993
    Roy Campanella, a legendary figure in Arkansas and Major League Baseball, is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • 26th June 1996
    The Nintendo 64 video game console is released in Japan, becoming a global phenomenon and revolutionizing the gaming industry.
  • 26th June 1997
    The first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," is published, marking the beginning of a worldwide literary phenomenon.
  • 26th June 2000
    The Human Genome Project is completed, providing a complete mapping of the human genetic code and advancing the field of genetics.
  • 26th June 2003
    The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Lawrence v. Texas, striking down sodomy laws and advancing LGBTQ rights in America.
  • 26th June 2011
    New York becomes the largest U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, leading to widespread celebrations and advancements in LGBTQ rights.
  • 26th June 2015
    The U.S. Supreme Court delivers a landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide and ensuring marriage equality.
  • 26th June 2017
    Fayetteville, Arkansas, hosts its first ever Pride Parade, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the community.
  • 26th June 2020
    The Northwest Arkansas Council launches the Life Works Here initiative, attracting talent and promoting economic development in the region.

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