What Happened on June 26, 2014

Historical Events

  • Following the military coup in Thailand, people are warned that anyone calling for protest on social media will be prosecuted for sedition
  • Joel Embiid is selected with the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft

FIFA World Cup

Luis Suárez is expelled from the 2014 FIFA World Cup following his biting incident

  • NBA Draft: Kansas small forward Andrew Wiggins first pick by Cleveland Cavaliers

Famous Deaths

  • Howard Baker, American politician (Senator-R-Tennessee 1967-85), Ronald Reagan's chief of staff, dies at 88
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About June 26, 2014

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fancy - Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX
  • UK #1 Song: Ghost - Ella Henderson