Historical Events
- Earliest possible evidence of cannibalism found in 1.45-million-year-old fossilized hominin leg bone, with cut marks made by stone tools from the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi [1]
Event of Interest
Russian leader Vladimir Putin vows to bring leaders of the Wagner Group rebellion to justice, saying they wanted "to see Russia choked in bloody strife" [1]
- Spin bowler Ashleigh Gardner takes 8-66 in England's 2nd innings for a match total of 12 as Australia beats England by 89 runs in the Ashes Test at Trent Bridge; best ever wicket haul in a Test by an Australian bowler
- Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou declares a water emergency for Montevideo, with authorities having to mix salty water with fresh to extend supplies due to drought [1]
Famous Deaths
- Craig Brown, Scottish soccer wing half (Rangers, Dundee, Falkirk) and manager (Scotland 1993-2001; Preston NE, Motherwell, Aberdeen), dies at 82
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About June 26, 2023
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
- #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave