50+ Celebrities Born on June 26
June 26 is more than just another day on the calendar—it's a date that has given the world some of its most beloved celebrities and historical figures both living and deceased. From actors, such as Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman, and singers, like Ariana Grande, to influential personalities, like football player Michael Vick, this list celebrates those famous faces who share this summer birthday.
Why focus on celebrities born on June 26? It's fascinating to see how individuals sharing the same birthday have taken diverse paths, yet all have made significant impacts in their respective fields. Here’s a look at some stars who light up our lives, born on this special day.
- Ariana Grande, born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, is a celebrated American singer and actress. Her career started when she was cast as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious which ran from 2010 to 2013. This role provided her with an opportunity to showcase her talents and led to a spin-off show called Sam & Cat. However, it wasn't until she ventured into music that her fame skyrocketed. Grande's debut album Yours Truly, released in 2013 under Republic Records, went straight to number one on the US Billboard charts. The lead single from this album The Way became a top ten hit and set the tone for what would become an immensely successful career in pop music. She followed up with equally successful albums like My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018) and Thank U Next (2019). Each of these albums solidified her status as one of pop's leading ladies due to their commercial success and critical acclaim. Despite being primarily known for her music career today, Grande has never abandoned acting entirely. Throughout the years she has made guest appearances on various TV shows including Scream Queens and had supporting roles in movies such as Zoolander 2. She has also been recognized with numerous awards including Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and Billboard Music Awards making Ariana Grande an influential figure within both the music industry and pop culture as a whole.
- Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
- Aubrey Plaza, renowned for her distinctive comedic flair, has etched her mark in the entertainment industry as both a talented actress and producer. Born on June 26, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware, she was drawn to performing arts from a young age, attending Ursuline Academy for high school and later pursuing a degree in film at New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. Plaza's rise to fame came with her breakthrough role as the sardonic April Ludgate in the hit television series Parks and Recreation. This role not only showcased her unique brand of humor but also earned her critical acclaim and a loyal following. Not confined to the small screen, Plaza has excelled in film as well; notable roles include her performances in Safety Not Guaranteed, The To Do List, and Ingrid Goes West. Her prowess extends beyond acting, as demonstrated by her work as a producer on the latter film. Not one to be pigeonholed, Plaza has also lent her voice to animation, with credits including Monsters University and The Legend of Korra. She has made appearances on popular talk shows, hosted award ceremonies, and even ventured into the world of improv during her time with the Upright Citizens Brigade, proving her versatility in the industry. Aubrey Plaza, with her unconventional approach to comedy and commitment to her craft, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
- Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was selected by the Falcons as the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. During his six years with the Falcons, Vick was regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities and was named to three Pro Bowls. He holds the record for the most career rushing yards by a quarterback (6,109) and the most rushing yards by a quarterback in a season (1,039). Vick's NFL career came to a halt in 2007 after he pleaded guilty for his involvement in a dog fighting ring and spent 21 months in federal prison. His arrest and subsequent conviction garnered Vick notoriety with the general public, which lasted throughout the rest of his career. He was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison. After serving his sentence, Vick signed with the Eagles in 2009. As a member of the Eagles for five years, he enjoyed the greatest statistical season of his career and was named to a fourth Pro Bowl in 2010, but left Philadelphia after the team moved in a new direction. In his final two seasons in the NFL, Vick played for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers for one year each, primarily as a backup. He officially retired from professional football in 2017 after spending the entirety of the 2016 season in free agency.
- Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, USA
- Nick Offerman is an accomplished actor, writer, and carpenter. Born in Joliet, Illinois on June 26, 1970, Offerman's first tryst with the performing arts began during his time at the University of Illinois, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater in 1993. Post graduation, he co-founded the Defiant Theatre, a Chicago-based theatre company, marking the beginning of his professional career in entertainment. Offerman's career trajectory took a significant leap when he moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s. He landed roles in popular TV shows such as The West Wing and Gilmore Girls. However, it was his portrayal of Ron Swanson in the NBC hit sitcom Parks and Recreation that catapulted him into the limelight. His performance as the gruff yet lovable bureaucrat earned him the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy. In addition to acting, Offerman has authored four books and is known for his fine craftsmanship as a professional boat builder and carpenter. His woodworking skills have been showcased in Offerman Woodshop, a collective of woodworkers based out of East Los Angeles.
- Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, USA
- Chris O'Donnell, born on June 26, 1970, is a well-known figure in Hollywood with an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades. The actor's journey in the world of cinema started at an early age, and he has since carved out a remarkable path for himself in the industry. With a career rooted firmly in both film and television, the Chicago-native has demonstrated immense versatility and dedication to his craft. O'Donnell's breakthrough came in 1992 with his role as Charlie Simms in the drama Scent of a Woman. His stellar performance alongside veteran actor Al Pacino earned him a Golden Globe nomination and catapulted him into the international spotlight. In the years following, he landed several high-profile roles, including Dick Grayson in Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, further cementing his place in Hollywood. Despite his success in film, O'Donnell did not limit himself to the silver screen. He made significant strides in television, most notably as Special Agent G. Callen in the popular series NCIS: Los Angeles, a role he has played for over a decade. His ability to transition seamlessly between mediums showcases his diverse acting abilities.
- Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, USA
- Derek Jeter, widely recognized as one of the most esteemed figures in professional baseball history, was born on June 26, 1974, in Pequannock Township, New Jersey. Growing up, he spent his summers with his grandparents in New Jersey, attending New York Yankees games and developing a passionate love for the sport. He excelled in baseball and basketball at Kalamazoo Central High School in Michigan, earning All-State honors in both sports. This early success paved the way for his career, allowing him to be drafted by the New York Yankees straight out of high school in 1992. Jeter's illustrious career with the Yankees spanned two decades, from 1995 to 2014, during which time he made an indelible mark on the game. Known for his consistency both in the field and at bat, Jeter earned 14 All-Star selections, five Gold Glove Awards, and five Silver Slugger Awards. His leadership skills were evident as he served as the Yankees' team captain from 2003 to 2014. Jeter's prowess also shone brightly in the postseason, where he earned the nickname "Mr. November" for his clutch performances, including leading the Yankees to five World Series championships. Beyond his athletic achievements, Derek Jeter has shown commitment to philanthropy and business endeavors. In 1996, he established the Turn 2 Foundation, an organization dedicated to keeping youths away from drugs and alcohol. Then, after retiring from baseball, he became part of the Miami Marlins' ownership group in 2017, demonstrating his continued dedication to the sport. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, Jeter's legacy extends far beyond the diamond, shaping not only the sport but also impacting the communities around him.
- Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
- Jennette McCurdy (born June 26, 1992) is an American actress, YouTuber, singer, director, and writer. She is known for playing Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly and its spin-off series Sam & Cat. McCurdy has also appeared in a number of television series, including Victorious, Zoey 101, True Jackson VP, Malcolm in the Middle, and Lincoln Heights, and has also produced, written, and starred in her own online series titled What's Next for Sarah? From May 2015 to August 2016, she starred in the Netflix/Citytv drama series Between as Wiley Day.
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Despite being a part of a Hollywood legacy, actor Jason Schwartzman squarely earned his own regard as an actor with his knack for thoughtful, melancholy characters with a dry sense of humor. His unique screen presence was apparent from his debut as an oddly adult prep school student in Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" (1998). After the release of that critical darling, he would reteam repeatedly with the director, even co-scripting "The Darjeeling Limited" (2007). Schwartzman also had supporting roles in a mainstream studio films, but his sensibility leaned towards more inventive, character-driven projects like, "I (Heart) Huckabees" (2004), in which he played an idealistic young activist, and "Shopgirl" (2005), Steve Martin's novella adaptation that pitted Schwartzman as a ragtag roadie and aspiring artist against Martin as the sophisticated older man vying for the love of a woman. Schwartzman also found creative success as a musician with the indie band Phantom Planet and as a composer whose work appeared on well-known film and television soundtracks. His first outing as a television cast member was short-lived but he found more success when he was cast in the lead in HBO's "Bored to Death" (HBO, 2009-), a quirky comedy well tailored to the actor's talent for frustrated artists with an offbeat, intellectual charm.
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Jacob Elordi (born June 26, 1997) is an Australian actor, most known for his role as Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth. In 2018, Elordi starred in the horror film The Mortuary Collection. In 2017, he appeared in the film Swinging Safari. Elordi's first appearance in a Hollywood film was in Pirates of the Caribbean. Elordi played Rooster in "Swinging Safari" (2017).
- Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia
Dec. at 19 (1899-1918)Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia (Maria Nikolaevna Romanova); Russian: Великая Княжна Мария Николаевна, 26 June [O.S. 14 June] 1899 – 17 July 1918) was the third daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. Her murder following the Russian Revolution of 1917 resulted in her canonization as a passion bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church. During her lifetime, Maria, too young to become a Red Cross nurse like her elder sisters during World War I, was patroness of a hospital and instead visited wounded soldiers. Throughout her lifetime she was noted for her interest in the lives of the soldiers. The flirtatious Maria had a number of innocent crushes on the young men she met, beginning in early childhood. She hoped to marry and have a large family. She was an elder sister of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, whose alleged escape from the assassination of the imperial family was rumored for nearly 90 years. However, it was later proven that Anastasia did not escape. In the 1990s, it was suggested that Maria might have been the grand duchess whose remains were missing from the Romanov grave that was discovered near Yekaterinburg, Russia and exhumed in 1991. However, further remains were discovered in 2007, and DNA analysis subsequently proved that the entire Imperial family had been murdered in 1918.- Birthplace: Russia
- Sean Hayes is a multi-talented American actor, producer, and comedian who rose to prominence in the late 1990s. He was born on June 26, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois. His early years were filled with struggles as he grew up in a large family, where he had to fight for attention and opportunities. Despite these challenges, Hayes's passion for performing arts was evident from an early age. After moving to Los Angeles, he began his career performing stand-up comedy at various clubs before transitioning into acting. Hayes's breakthrough role came in 1998 when he was cast in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace. His portrayal of the flamboyant and hilarious Jack McFarland not only catapulted him to fame but also earned him an Emmy Award in 2000, among multiple nominations. Beyond television, Hayes proved his versatility by showcasing his talents in film and theater, earning a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in Promises, Promises. In addition to his acting career, Hayes has proven himself as a successful producer. He co-founded the production company Hazy Mills Productions, which produced popular shows like Hot in Cleveland and Grimm. His endeavors on both sides of the camera have made him a critical figure in the entertainment industry. Despite his rising fame and busy schedule, Hayes remains dedicated to various philanthropic causes, particularly those related to LGBTQ+ rights and animal welfare.
- Birthplace: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
- A blue-eyed, retro-hip crooner who has crossed over into acting, Chris Isaak has lent his smooth mournful guitar and lilting vocals to several feature soundtracks. The son of a blue-collar California family, Isaak studied in Japan in the 1970s, then began his music career with the band Silvertone in the mid-'80s. He first came to filmgoers' attention with songs in David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" (1986) and "Wild at Heart" (1990), notably the hit "Wicked Game." He has also been heard on the soundtracks of "Modern Girls" (1986), "North Shore" (1987), "Shag" and "Married to the Mob" (both 1988). Between record releases and tours, Isaak has recorded for such latter-day films as Edward Zwick's "Leaving Normal" (1992), Clint Eastwood's "A Perfect World" (1993) and Ron Shelton's "Tin Cup" (1996). Isaak's good looks and soft-spoken manner also earned him several small film roles, beginning as a fast-food clown in Jonathan Demme's "Married to the Mob" (1988) and a SWAT commander in Demme's "Silence of the Lambs" (1991). Isaak also appeared in the rockumentary "Let's Get Lost" (1988) and played an FBI agent in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me" (1992). But his acting career was pretty much a lark until 1994, when Bernardo Bertolucci cast him as the father of a child who may be the "Little Buddha." More supporting roles followed in the music-related films "Grace of My Heart," directed by Alison Anders, and "That Thing You Do!" (both 1996), which marked Tom Hanks' directorial debut. Also in 1996, Isaak made his TV acting debut as a children's library worker on the highly-hyped post-Super Bowl episode of NBC's hit sitcom "Friends."
- Birthplace: Stockton, California, USA
- From the debut of his short film "Coffee and Cigarettes" at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival, Paul Thomas Anderson firmly established himself as an auteur to watch. An ambitious film that focused on five characters interacting in a Las Vegas diner, "Coffee and Cigarettes" set the mold for his later films: multiple storylines, dazzling camerawork and a detailed emphasis on dialogue and character. Anderson was a brash and gutsy filmmaker who enjoyed tackling big themes - love, hope, family and redemption, all often combined in biblical fashion - while paradoxically allowing them to unfold intimately onscreen. Though his first feature-length movie, "Hard Eight" (1997), failed to connect with audiences and critics, Anderson planted himself on the Hollywood map for good with "Boogie Nights" (1997), a surprisingly affectionate, albeit dark, look at the porn industry, as seen through the eyes of an eager and ambitious rising star. He followed this breakthrough success with the polarizing ensemble drama, "Magnolia" (1999), and the wistful romantic drama, "Punch Drunk Love" (2002), both of which underscored the fact that Anderson was at the top of his game. But with his Oscar-nominated epic "There Will Be Blood" (2007), Anderson took a giant leap forward that planted him firmly in the company of Hollywood's most elite filmmakers. Anderson's next several films, religious cult tale "The Master" (2012), first-ever Thomas Pynchon screen adaptation "Inherent Vice" (2014), and 1950s-set fashion drama "Phantom Thread" (2017), proved Anderson to be one of the most eclectic and original filmmakers of his generation.
- Birthplace: Studio City, California, USA
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- Amanda Cerny (born June 26, 1991) is a model, fitness professional, television personality, and social media star. She is a former Playboy Playmate of the Month for the month of October in 2011, and was a cover model for Health & Wellness magazine.
- A ravishing redheaded leading lady of the 1940s and 50s, Eleanor Parker signed a contract with Warner Bros. on her 18th birthday after gaining experience on stage in Cleveland, summer stock and at the Pasadena Playhouse. She made her debut in Raoul Walsh's "They Died with Their Boots On" (1941) before graduating to starring status in distinguished films like "Pride of the Marines" (1945, her third movie with director Delmer Daves), and "Voice of the Turtle" (1947, opposite Ronald Reagan), adapted from John van Druten's Broadway hit. Parker reached the zenith of her popularity and acclaim in the early 50s, winning three Best Actress Oscar nominations for her terrorized prison inmate in "Caged" (1950), as Kirk Douglas' neglected wife with a secret in "Detective Story" (1951) and as polio-stricken opera star Marjorie Lawrence in "Interrupted Melody" (1955). That same year, she was also memorable as Frank Sinatra's beautiful but hateful crippled wife in Otto Preminger's "The Man with the Golden Arm." Parker's career had definitely peaked, and though she would reteam with Raoul Walsh for "The King and Four Queens" (1956, with Clark Gable) and Sinatra for Frank Capra's "A Hole in the Head" (1959), her best work of the late 50s was in Hugo Haas's "Lizzie" (1957) in which she was excellent as a woman with three distinct personalities, and Carl Schultz's "The Seventh Sin" (1957), playing the adulterous wife of a doctor who redeems herself during an epidemic. "Madison Avenue" (1962) marked her last starring role in a picture, but Parker continued to appear in secondary roles through the 70s, most notably as the Baroness in Robert Wise's "The Sound of Music" (1965). After headlining the NBC melodrama about the movie business "Bracken's World" (1969-70) and appearing in her final feature to date, "Sunburn" (1979), Parker acted in three TV-movies, "Once Upon a Spy" (ABC, 1980), "Madame X" (NBC, 1981) and "Dead on the Money" (TNT, 1991), in addition to the 1986 "Stage Struck" episode of CBS' "Murder, She Wrote." Parker died of complications of pneumonia in Palm Springs on December 9, 2013.
- Birthplace: Cedarville, Ohio, USA
- Nicole Arbour (born June 26, 1985) is a Canadian comedian, recording artist, choreographer, actress, dancer, singer and YouTube personality.
- Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
- Peter Lorre, one of the most distinctive actors of the early 20th century, was born on June 26, 1904, in Ružomberok, Hungary. As a child, he demonstrated a flair for the performing arts, leading him to pursue his passion professionally. Lorre's initial breakthrough came with his chilling performance in Fritz Lang's M (1931), a crime thriller where he portrayed a serial killer in a role that established his iconic presence in the world of cinema. Lorre moved to Hollywood in the mid-1930s after gaining recognition in Germany. His transition wasn't just geographical but also professional as he moved from playing lead roles in German cinema to supporting roles in Hollywood. He notably starred in Alfred Hitchcock's first American film, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), and later became part of Warner Brothers' ensemble cast in the popular detective series Mr. Moto. Lorre's unique voice and persona made him a natural fit for both sinister villains and comic sidekicks, showcasing his commendable versatility as an actor. Despite battling drug addiction and health problems, Lorre made significant contributions to film and television. He lent his voice to numerous animated characters, marking a new chapter in his career. Lorre's life was marked by immense struggle and immense talent, making him a compelling figure in Hollywood history. He passed away on March 23, 1964, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of performers.
- Birthplace: Rózsahegy, Austria-Hungary
- Gretchen Frances Wilson (born June 26, 1973) is an American country artist. She made her debut in March 2004 with the Grammy Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut album, Here for the Party. Wilson followed this album one year later with All Jacked Up, the title track of which became the highest-debuting single for a female country artist upon its 2005 release. A third album, One of the Boys, was released in 2007. Overall, Wilson has charted 13 singles on the Billboard country charts, of which five have reached Top Ten: the Number One "Redneck Woman", as well as "Here for the Party" (#3, 2004), "When I Think About Cheatin'" (#4, 2004), "Homewrecker" (#2, 2005), and "All Jacked Up" (#8, 2005). The album Here for the Party was certified 5× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for sales of five million copies, while All Jacked Up was certified platinum. She has sold over 8 million records worldwide.
- Birthplace: Pocahontas, Illinois, USA
- The slim, boyishly cute member of the zany Canadian comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, Mark McKinney went on to write and perform on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (from 1995-97) and to play numerous roles in "The Kids in the Hall BRAIN CANDY" (1996).
- Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Constantino Paul "Big Paul" Castellano (Italian: [kastelˈlaːno]; June 26, 1915 – December 16, 1985), also known as "The Howard Hughes of the Mob" and "Big Paulie" (or "PC" to his family), was an American mafia boss who succeeded Carlo Gambino as head of the Gambino crime family in New York, the nation's largest Cosa Nostra family at the time. Noted for his business abilities, the unsanctioned assassination of Castellano in 1985 by John Gotti sparked years of instability and decline for the Gambino family.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Deron Michael Williams ( DERR-ən; born June 26, 1984) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini before being drafted third overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz. The three-time NBA All-Star has also played for Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League during the 2011 NBA lockout, and was a gold medal winner on the United States national team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Birthplace: Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Paolo Cesare Maldini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaːolo malˈdiːni]; born 26 June 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a left back and central defender for A.C. Milan and the Italy national team, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever defenders, and as one of the greatest players of all time. He is currently serving as technical director for Milan, as well as being co-owner of North American Soccer League (NASL) club Miami FC. During his playing career, he spent all 25 seasons of his career in the Serie A with Milan, before retiring at the age of 41 in 2009. He won 25 trophies with Milan: the UEFA Champions League five times, seven Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, five Supercoppa Italiana titles, five European Super Cups, two Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup. Maldini made his debut for Italy in 1988, playing for 14 years before retiring in 2002 with 7 goals and 126 caps, an appearance record at the time, which has since only been topped by Fabio Cannavaro in 2009 and Gianluigi Buffon in 2013. Maldini captained Italy for eight years and held the record for appearances made as Italy's captain, wearing the armband 74 times, until he was once again overtaken by Cannavaro, in 2010, and subsequently Buffon. With Italy, Maldini took part in four FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships. Although he did not win a tournament with Italy, he reached the final of the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000, and the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup and Euro 1988. He was elected into the all-star teams for each of these tournaments, in addition to Euro 1996. He played at a world class level for his entire career spanning two-and-a-half decades, and won the Best Defender trophy at the UEFA Club Football Awards at the age of 39, as well as the Serie A Defender of the Year Award in 2004. He came second to George Weah for FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995. Maldini also placed third in the Ballon d'Or in 1994 and 2003. In 2002, he was chosen as a defender on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team, and in 2004 Pelé named him in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.As the Milan and Italy captain for many years he was considered a leader by fellow footballers, leading to the nickname "Il Capitano" ("The Captain"). Maldini holds the records for most appearances in Serie A, with 647, and also held the record for most appearances in UEFA Club competitions, with 174, until he was overtaken by Iker Casillas in 2017. He is also the record appearance holder for Milan with 902 appearances in all competitions. He is one of only 18 players to have made over 1,000 career appearances. Following his retirement after the 2008–09 season, his lifelong club Milan retired his number 3 shirt, and in December 2012, he was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. Paolo's father Cesare formerly played for and captained Milan, and was a successful national under-21 manager, who also coached both Milan, and the senior national side during France 1998.
- Birthplace: Milan, Italy
- Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel (born June 26, 1992) is a French professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the French national basketball team in the international competitions. Standing at 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall with a wingspan of 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) long, he plays at the center position. He was the NBA blocks leader in the 2016–17 season. In 2018 and 2019, he won back-to-back NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, making him one of only ten players in NBA History who have won that honor at least twice. In 2019, Gobert shattered the single-season record for slam dunks with 306. That year, Gobert also led the NBA in screen assists, with 482, effective field goal percentage, with 66.9 percents, and true shooting percentage, at 68.2 percents. He has been named to an All-NBA Team in 2017 and 2019. He was named the French Player of the Year, in 2019.
- Birthplace: Saint-Quentin, France
- Named after the Batman villainess, Harley Quinn Smith appeared in several of her famous father Kevin's films including "Tusk" (2014), "Moose Jaws" (2016) and her very own star vehicle "Yoga Hosers" (2016). Born in Red Bank, NJ in 1999, Smith first appeared on screen playing the baby version of her father's character Silent Bob in his fifth directorial effort, "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001). Following blink and you'll miss it roles in his poorly-received romantic comedy "Jersey Girl" (2004) and long-awaited sequel "Clerks II" (2006), Smith enjoyed her first notable bit of screen time playing convenience store employee Colleen McKenzie in comedy horror "Tusk" (2014). Two years later she reprised the role to share top billing alongside childhood friend Lily-Rose Depp in "Yoga Hosers" (2016), a similarly offbeat film in which their characters team up with a legendary man hunter to thwart an ancient evil threatening to derail their hard-partying plans. In that same year Smith landed her first role outside of her father's cinematic universe when she voiced Sandra in "Other Fish" (2016), an animated short about a divorced mother's attempt to swim in shark infested waters. But she soon returned to more familiar territory, playing Colleen McKenzie for a third time in the final part of Kevin Smith's True North trilogy, "Moose Jaws" (2016), Holly, one of three webcam girls who take revenge against their oppressive employer, in his Halloween segment of horror anthology "Holidays" (2016), and Brodie Bruce's daughter Banner in the small screen spin-off "Mallbrats" (2016).
- Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
- Robert John Davi (born June 26, 1953) is an American actor, singer, and entertainer. Over the course of his acting career, Davi has performed in more than 130 films. Among his most recognized roles are opera-singing heavy Jake Fratelli in The Goonies (1985), Vietnam veteran and FBI Special Agent Johnson in Die Hard (1988), Bond villain Franz Sanchez in Licence to Kill (1989), police deputy chief Phil Heinemann in Predator 2 (1990) and strip club manager Al Torres in Showgirls (1995). On television, he portrayed FBI Special Agent Bailey Malone in the NBC television series Profiler (1996–2000). Classically trained as a singer, Davi launched his professional singing career in 2011. His first album, Davi Sings Sinatra -- On The Road To Romance, hit No. 6 on the Billboard jazz charts. Praised for his voice and vocal interpretations, Davi debuted as a headliner at The Venetian Las Vegas, six months after the record was released.In 2016, Davi replaced the late Jerry Doyle as radio host for a nationally syndicated radio program on Talk Radio Network.
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York, Astoria
- Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (; June 26, 1911 – September 27, 1956) was an American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball and track and field. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Summer Olympics, before turning to professional golf and winning 10 LPGA major championships. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
- Birthplace: Texas, USA, Port Arthur
- Samir Nasri (born 26 June 1987) is a French professional footballer who currently plays for Belgian club Anderlecht. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. He was suspended from football for eighteen months until January 2019 following a doping violation. Nasri is known for his dribbling, ball control and passing ability. He is described as a player whose "vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent". His playing style, ability and cultural background have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane.Nasri began his football career playing for local youth clubs in his hometown Marseille. At age nine, he joined professional club Olympique de Marseille and spent the next seven years developing in the club's youth academy at La Commanderie, the club's training centre. In the 2004–05 season, he made his professional debut in September 2004 at age 17 against Sochaux. In the following season, he became a regular starter in the team and also participated in European competition for the first time after playing in the 2005–06 edition of the UEFA Cup. In the 2006–07 campaign, Nasri won the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) Young Player of the Year award and was also named to the Team of the Year. He finished his career with Marseille amassing over 160 appearances. He played in the teams that reached back-to-back Coupe de France finals in 2006 and 2007. In June 2008, Nasri joined Premier League club Arsenal on a four-year contract. He reached prominence with the team in his third season winning the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Fans' Player of the Month award on three occasions and being named to the association's Team of the Year. In December 2010, he was named the French Player of the Year for his performances during the calendar year. In August 2011, after three seasons with Arsenal, Nasri joined Manchester City on a four-year contract. In his first season with the club, he won his first major honour as a player as the club won the 2011–12 Premier League. Nasri is a former France youth international and has represented his nation at every level for which he was eligible. Prior to playing for the senior team, he played on the under-17 team that won the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Nasri made his senior international debut in March 2007 in a friendly match against Austria. Two months later, he scored his first senior international goal in a 1–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying win over Georgia. Nasri has represented France at two major international tournaments: UEFA Euro 2008 and Euro 2012.
- Birthplace: Marseille, France
- Pearl Sydenstricker Buck (June 26, 1892 – March 6, 1973; also known by her Chinese name Sai Zhenzhu; Chinese: 賽珍珠) was an American writer and novelist. As the daughter of missionaries, Buck spent most of her life before 1934 in Zhenjiang, China. Her novel The Good Earth was the best-selling fiction book in the United States in 1931 and 1932 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. In 1938, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces". She was the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. After returning to the United States in 1935, she continued writing prolifically, became a prominent advocate of the rights of women and minority groups, and wrote widely on Chinese and Asian cultures, becoming particularly well known for her efforts on behalf of Asian and mixed-race adoption.
- Birthplace: Hillsboro, West Virginia
- Harold Everett Greer (June 26, 1936 – April 14, 2018) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1958 through 1973. A guard, Greer was a 10-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team seven times. He was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and he had his uniform number retired by the 76ers. Greer is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia
- Hailed as the Undercover King of Pop, Ryan Tedder not only became a dominant force on the charts around the globe with the anthemic arena rock of his own band, One Republic, but also helped to shape the musical landscape as a prolific songwriter for both emerging talent and established superstars. A protege of R&B visionary Timbaland, Tedder initially worked behind the scenes, penning material for the likes of t.A.T.u., Natasha Bedingfield and Jennifer Lopez, before scoring a hit alongside his mentor, "Apologize," with One Republic that thrust him into the global spotlight. The Colorado quintet subsequently became a radio staple but it was the songs that Tedder gave away to other artists which cemented his reputation as one of pop's most bankable hitmakers. With the likes of Leona Lewis' transatlantic chart-topper "Bleeding Love" and Beyonce's Grammy-winner "Halo," Tedder had developed a big beat power ballad sound that was unmistakeably his own. But later collaborations with acts as diverse as North Carolina rapper B.o.B, emo rockers Cobra Starship and synth-pop chanteuse Ellie Goulding proved that he was far from a one-trick pony.
- Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Andrew B. Bachelor (born June 26, 1988), better known by his online alias and persona King Bach, is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and internet personality, known for being the most followed person on the video sharing service Vine.
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Magda van Tilburg is an illustrator.
- Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Raymond Bernard Felton, Jr. (born June 26, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Felton played college basketball for the University of North Carolina under head coach Roy Williams. At North Carolina, Felton led the Tar Heels to a national championship before declaring for the NBA draft. Felton was drafted fifth overall in the 2005 NBA draft. Over his career, Felton has been a member of the Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks (twice), Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers. He plays the point guard position.
- Birthplace: Marion, South Carolina
- Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is a former American football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL), as well as a former analyst for CBS Sports on its NFL telecasts. He is a TV presenter who co-hosts Skip and Shannon: Undisputed with Skip Bayless. Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011. He played 12 seasons for the Broncos (1990–1999, 2002–2003) and two with the Ravens (2000–2001), winning three Super Bowls and finishing his career as the NFL’s all-time leader in receptions (815), receiving yards (10,060) and receiving touchdowns (62) by a tight end, until Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten surpassed all three of those records. He was the first tight end to amass over 10,000 receiving yards. He was named to the First Team of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
- Birthplace: USA, Chicago, Illinois
- James Chadwick Pennington (born June 26, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He played college football at Marshall University and was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round, as the eighteenth overall selection in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played for the Jets from 2000 to 2007 and for the Miami Dolphins from 2008 to 2010. Pennington is the only player to win the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award twice, doing so in 2006 and 2008. In 2008, he finished second in MVP voting to Peyton Manning. At the time of his retirement, Pennington was the NFL's all-time leader in career completion percentage at 66.0% among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts, being surpassed by Drew Brees during the 2014 season.
- Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- Alizée Poulicek (born 26 June 1987) is a Belgian-Czech model, TV presenter and former beauty pageant titleholder.
- Birthplace: Uccle, Belgium
- Gregory James "Greg" LeMond (born June 26, 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist who won the Road Race World Championship twice (1983 and 1989) and the Tour de France three times (1986, 1989, and 1990), and is considered by many to be the greatest American cyclist of all time. He is also an entrepreneur and anti-doping advocate. LeMond was born in Lakewood, California, and raised in ranch country on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, near Reno. He is married and has three children with his wife Kathy, with whom he supports a variety of charitable causes and organizations.In 1986, LeMond became the first non-European professional cyclist to win the Tour de France, and he remains the only American cyclist to have won the Tour after Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven straight Tour de France wins in 2012. LeMond was accidentally shot with multiple pellets while hunting in 1987 and missed the next two Tours. He returned to the 1989 Tour, completing an improbable comeback by winning in dramatic fashion on the race's final stage. He successfully defended his title the following year, claiming his third and final Tour victory in 1990, which made LeMond one of only seven riders who have won three or more Tours. He retired from competition in December 1994. He was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 1996. LeMond was the first American to win the elite Road World Championship, the first professional cyclist to sign a million-dollar contract, and the first cyclist to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated when the magazine named him as its Sportsman of the Year in 1989. During his career, LeMond championed several technological advancements in pro cycling, including the introduction of aerodynamic "triathlon" handlebars and carbon fiber bicycle frames, which he later marketed through his company LeMond Bicycles. His other business interests have included restaurants, real estate, and consumer fitness equipment.LeMond is a vocal opponent of performance-enhancing drug use, and at times his commercial ventures have suffered for his anti-doping stance—as in 2001, when he first accused Lance Armstrong of doping and sparked a conflict that eventually led to the dissolution of his LeMmond Bicycles brand in 2008, which was licensed by Armstrong's primary sponsor, Trek Bicycles. As the lone American winner of cycling's most prestigious race, LeMond has not enjoyed the public stature that might be expected of such a figure, but he continues to campaign publicly against doping and ineffective leadership by the UCI, the international federation for cycling. In December 2012, LeMond even articulated a willingness to replace the UCI president on an interim basis if called to do so. In December 2013, the LeMond brand was revived, manufactured in partnership with TIME Sport International.
- Birthplace: Lakewood, California
- Born as Lee Conley Bradley in 1893, Big Bill Broonzy evolved into one of the most influential blues musicians. His journey began in Scott, Mississippi, before he eventually migrated to Chicago in the 1920s. This move marked a significant turning point in his career, as he transitioned from his roots of country blues to embrace the urban blues style that came to define his musical identity. A key figure during the development of the Chicago blues scene, Broonzy's influence extended far beyond his own performances. As a mentor to other budding musicians, he helped shape the careers of renowned artists like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. His discography boasts over 300 recordings, displaying a versatility that ranged from folk, spirituals, to contemporary rhythm and blues. His knack for storytelling through music led to hits such as "Key to the Highway" and "Hey, Hey", which remain iconic pieces in the blues genre. Broonzy's impact was not confined to the United States. In the 1950s, he undertook multiple tours overseas, becoming instrumental in introducing blues to a broader international audience, particularly in Europe. Despite his passing in 1958, his legacy continues to reverberate in the music world. His works have been covered by artists across various genres and generations, underscoring the timeless and universal appeal of his music.
- Birthplace: USA, Lake Dick, Arkansas, Arkansas
- Michael Geoffrey Jones (born 26 June 1955) is a British musician, singer and songwriter best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, co-founder and songwriter for The Clash until 1983. In 1984, he formed Big Audio Dynamite with Don Letts. Jones has played with the group Carbon/Silicon along with Tony James since 2002 and has toured the world as part of the Gorillaz live band. In late 2011, Jones collaborated with Pete Wylie and members of the Farm to form the Justice Tonight Band.
- Birthplace: Clapham, London, England, UK
- Jerry Schatzberg (born June 26, 1927) is a photographer and film director.
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- José Juan Barea Mora (born June 26, 1984) is a Puerto Rican former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for Northeastern University before joining the Mavericks in 2006 and becoming only the seventh Puerto Rican to play in the NBA. He went on to win an NBA championship with the Mavericks in 2011 before signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he played for the next three seasons. He has also played in the NBA Development League and the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. Barea was a member of the Puerto Rican national team that won the gold medal in the 2006 and 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. He was the starting point guard for Puerto Rico when they won the gold medal in the 2011 Pan American Games and the silver medal in the 2007 Pan American Games.
- Birthplace: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- Matthew Kaye (born June 26, 1974) is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling commentator, and former high school teacher, using the ring name Matt Striker. He is currently an English language commentator for Lucha Underground and Major League Wrestling. He provides English commentary for Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (AAA) pay-per-view (PPV) events in Mexico. He also wrestles on the United States independent circuit. He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as both a wrestler and commentator. Kaye originally worked as a high-school teacher while beginning a career in professional wrestling. He joined WWE in mid-2005. His wrestling character drew inspiration from his previous job, as Kaye, now calling himself Matt Striker, quickly developed the persona of a heel (villainous) teacher. In 2008, Striker began working as a color commentator for WWE's ECW brand and then SmackDown brand. After leaving the WWE in 2013, he worked on the independent circuit before joining Lucha Underground as a commentator.
- Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
- Barbara Chase-Riboud (born June 26, 1939) is an American visual artist and sculptor, bestselling novelist, and award-winning poet. Chase-Riboud gained recognition as an author after the release of her book, Sally Hemings (1979), which earned the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize in Fiction, and became an international success. It generated conversation around the book's topic of the relationship between Sally Hemings, a slave, and her master, Thomas Jefferson, who became president of the United States.
- Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps officer. Beginning his career fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua as part of the Banana Wars, he later served with distinction in World War II and the Korean War as a senior officer. By the time of his retirement in 1955, he had reached the rank of lieutenant general. Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history. He is one of two United States servicemen to be awarded five Navy Crosses and one Army Distinguished Service Cross. Puller's six crosses are next in number to the eight times Eddie Rickenbacker received the nation's second-highest military award for valor.Puller retired from the Marine Corps in 1955, after 37 years of service. He lived in Virginia and died in 1971, at age 73.
- Birthplace: West Point, Virginia
- Colin Charles Greenwood (born 26 June 1969) is an English musician and the bassist for the alternative rock band Radiohead. Along with his younger brother, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Greenwood attended Abingdon School in Oxford, England, where he met the future band members. Radiohead have since achieved critical acclaim and have sold over 30 million albums. Along with bass guitar, Greenwood plays upright bass and electronic instruments.
- Birthplace: England, Oxford
Barbara Graham
Dec. at 31 (1923-1955)Barbara Graham (June 26, 1923 – June 3, 1955) was an American criminal convicted of murder. She was executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin Prison on the same day as two convicted accomplices, Jack Santo and Emmett Perkins, all of whom were involved in a robbery that led to the murder of an elderly widow. Nicknamed "Bloody Babs" by the press, Graham was the third woman in California to be executed by gas.Her story of adult criminal activity is told in the 1958 film I Want to Live!, in which she was portrayed by Susan Hayward, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress.- Birthplace: Oakland, California
- Neil Abercrombie (born June 26, 1938) is an American politician who served as the seventh governor of Hawaii from 2010 to 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born in Buffalo, New York, Abercrombie is a graduate of Union College and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. He began his political career in 1975, winning a seat in the Hawaii House of Representatives. He served in the Hawaii House until 1979, when he was elected to the Hawaii State Senate. Upon the resignation of Cecil Heftel, who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives to run for governor, Abercrombie was elected to his vacant seat in a special election in 1986, but lost the Democratic primary for a full term on the same day. Abercrombie served the remainder of Heftel's term until January 1987. He served on the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 1990 before returning to Congress in 1991. Abercrombie served nine consecutive terms in the House from 1993 to 2010, representing Hawaii's 1st congressional district, consisting of urban Honolulu. With incumbent Governor Linda Lingle prevented by term limits from running for reelection, Abercrombie declared his candidacy for governor in March 2009. In September 2010 he won the five-candidate Democratic primary with 59% of the vote. Abercrombie went on to face Republican nominee, Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona, in the general election. On November 2, 2010, Abercrombie and running mate Brian Schatz defeated Aiona with 57% of the vote. Abercrombie was sworn into office on December 6, 2010. Issues he faced during his tenure included the aftermath of the great recession and restructuring labor union pensions. In 2014, he was defeated in the Democratic primary by state senator David Ige.
- Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
- Prolific Hollywood film music composer who began as Andy Williams' accompanist and soon thereafter served as music director for his hit variety show in the 1960s. Grusin got to know the show's producers, Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, who gave him his first chance to score for features with "Divorce, American Style" (1967). Grusin has subsequently contributed lively, smooth orchestrated music to films by many of Hollywood's leading mainstream directors, including Mike Nichols ("The Graduate" 1967), Robert Mulligan ("The Pursuit of Happiness" 1971, "Clara's Heart" 1988), Mark Rydell ("On Golden Pond" 1981, "For the Boys" 1991), Herbert Ross ("The Goodbye Girl" 1977) and Martin Ritt ("The Front" 1976). He also worked with actor-directors Warren Beatty ("Heaven Can Wait" 1978, "Reds" 1981) and Robert Redford, winning an Oscar for the spirited, Latino-flavored score of Redford's "The Milagro Beanfield War" (1988).
- Birthplace: Littleton, Colorado, USA
- Claudio Abbado, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [ˈklaudjo abˈbaːdo]; 26 June 1933 – 20 January 2014) was an Italian conductor. One of the most celebrated and respected conductors of the 20th century, particularly in the music of Gustav Mahler, he served as music director of the La Scala opera house in Milan, principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, principal guest conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, music director of the Vienna State Opera, founder and director of Lucerne Festival Orchestra, music director of European Union Youth Orchestra and principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra.
- Birthplace: Milan, Italy
- Dany Boon (born Daniel Faid Hamidou; 26 June 1966 in Armentières) is a French comedian and filmmaker who has acted both on the stage and the screen. He takes his stage name from the American television show Daniel Boone.
- Birthplace: Armentières, France
- Robert Coleman Richardson (June 26, 1937 – February 19, 2013) was an American experimental physicist whose area of research included sub-millikelvin temperature studies of helium-3. Richardson, along with David Lee, as senior researchers, and then graduate student Douglas Osheroff, shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physics for their 1972 discovery of the property of superfluidity in helium-3 atoms in the Cornell University Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics.Richardson was born in Washington D.C. He went to high school at Washington-Lee in Arlington, Virginia. He later described Washington-Lee's biology and physics courses as "very old-fashioned" for the time. "The idea of 'advanced placement' had not yet been invented," he wrote in his Nobel Prize autobiography. He took his first calculus course when he was a sophomore in college.Richardson attended Virginia Tech and received a B.S. in 1958 and a M.S. in 1960. He received his PhD from Duke University in 1965. At the time of his death, he was the Floyd Newman Professor of Physics at Cornell University, although he no longer operated a laboratory. From 1998 to 2007 he served as Cornell's vice provost for research, and from 2007 to 2009 was senior science adviser to the president and provost. His past experimental work focused on using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to study the quantum properties of liquids and solids at extremely low temperatures. Richardson was an Eagle Scout, and mentioned the Scouting activities of his youth in the biography he submitted to the Nobel Foundation at the time of his award.Richardson claimed that he did not believe in an anthropomorphic God, but it is unclear what specific beliefs he held.
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Jerome Kersey (June 26, 1962 – February 18, 2015) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Portland Trail Blazers (1984–1995), Golden State Warriors (1995–96), Los Angeles Lakers (1996–97), Seattle SuperSonics (1997–98), San Antonio Spurs (1998–2000), and Milwaukee Bucks (2000–01). Kersey won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 1999. The Trail Blazers selected Kersey in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft from Longwood University (then Longwood College) in Farmville, Virginia. He was a member of the Spurs during their 1999 NBA Finals victory over the New York Knicks. Following his playing career, Kersey worked with his former Portland teammate and then-head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks Terry Porter as an assistant in 2005. Kersey died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot at his home in Tualatin, Oregon, on February 18, 2015.
- Birthplace: Clarksville, Virginia
- William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, (26 June 1824 – 17 December 1907) was an Irish-Scottish (of Ulster Scots heritage) mathematical physicist and engineer who was born in Belfast in 1824. At the University of Glasgow he did important work in the mathematical analysis of electricity and formulation of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and did much to unify the emerging discipline of physics in its modern form. He worked closely with mathematics professor Hugh Blackburn in his work. He also had a career as an electric telegraph engineer and inventor, which propelled him into the public eye and ensured his wealth, fame and honour. For his work on the transatlantic telegraph project he was knighted in 1866 by Queen Victoria, becoming Sir William Thomson. He had extensive maritime interests and was most noted for his work on the mariner's compass, which previously had limited reliability. Absolute temperatures are stated in units of kelvin in his honour. While the existence of a lower limit to temperature (absolute zero) was known prior to his work, Lord Kelvin is known for determining its correct value as approximately −273.15 degree Celsius or −459.67 degree Fahrenheit. He was ennobled in 1892 in recognition of his achievements in thermodynamics, and of his opposition to Irish Home Rule, becoming Baron Kelvin, of Largs in the County of Ayr. He was the first British scientist to be elevated to the House of Lords. The title refers to the River Kelvin, which flows near his laboratory at the University of Glasgow. His home was the red sandstone mansion Netherhall, in Largs. Despite offers of elevated posts from several world-renowned universities, Kelvin refused to leave Glasgow, remaining professor of Natural Philosophy for over 50 years, until his eventual retirement from that post. The Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow has a permanent exhibition on the work of Lord Kelvin including many of his original papers, instruments, and other artifacts, such as his smoking pipe. Active in industrial research and development, he was recruited around 1899 by George Eastman to serve as vice-chairman of the board of the British company Kodak Limited, affiliated with Eastman Kodak.
- Birthplace: Belfast, United Kingdom
- Joel Nathaniel Campbell Samuels is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Villarreal CF, on loan from English club Arsenal, and the Costa Rica national team. Campbell plays as a forward but can also be deployed on the wings. He joined Arsenal in 2011, but spent his first three seasons out on loan at three clubs in three different countries: Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiacos. Campbell made his competitive Arsenal debut as the club won the 2014 FA Community Shield. Campbell has earned over 40 caps for Costa Rica. He made his senior international debut in 2011 and was selected for that year's CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa América, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- Birthplace: San José, Costa Rica
- Nicole Saba (born 26 June 1974) is a Lebanese singer and actress. From 1998-2001, Nicole Saba was a member of the Lebanese pop group The 4 Cats, She replaced Rola Bahnam who officially shot with the band in their first video "Ashra HdashEtnash", Nicole released 2 albums with the 4Cats "Tic - Tick" and "Layl Nhar" and shot 4 video clips with them "Yanassini, Kan Ezaman, Layl Nhar and Maba2a Eida" and shot the band's commercial for LUX Shower Gel. Then embarked on a solo singing as well as an acting career. Her debut album was released in 2004, and her first film came out in 2003. She has subsequently had success with additional roles in Egyptian-made films.Nicole was given the award for the best singer in 2004 by Sayidaty magazine.
- Birthplace: Lebanon, Beirut
- Jeanne Eagels (born Eugenia Eagles; June 26, 1890 – October 3, 1929) was an American stage and film actress. A former Ziegfeld Girl, Eagels went on to greater fame on Broadway and in the emerging medium of sound films. She was posthumously nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her 1929 role in The Letter after dying suddenly that year at the age of 39. That nomination was the first posthumous Oscar consideration for any actor, male or female.
- Birthplace: Kansas City, USA, Missouri
- Robert John Maudsley (born 26 June 1953) is a British serial killer responsible for the murders of four people. He committed three of these murders in prison after receiving a life sentence for a single murder. He was alleged to have eaten part of the brain of one of three men he killed in prison, which earned him the nickname Hannibal the Cannibal among the British press and “The Brain Eater” amongst other prisoners; however, the Press Complaints Commission records that national newspapers were subsequently advised that the allegations were untrue, according to the autopsy report. Since the death of Ian Brady, Maudsley has become the longest-serving British prisoner and the earliest person still living to be subject to a whole life order.
- Birthplace: Toxteth, United Kingdom
- Irving Domingo Lorenzo, Jr. (born June 26, 1970), better known by his stage name Irv Gotti, is an American record executive, DJ and record producer and is the CEO and co-founder of Murder Inc. He is the creator of the BET series Tales.
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York, Hollis
- Wolfgang Reitherman (native Wolfgang Reithermann; June 26, 1909 – May 22, 1985), also known and sometimes credited as Woolie Reitherman, was a German American animator, director, and producer who was one of Disney's Nine Old Men.
- Birthplace: Munich, Germany
- Salvador Guillermo Allende Gossens (US: , UK: , American Spanish: [salβaˈðoɾ ɣiˈʝeɾmo aˈʝende ˈɣosens]; 26 June 1908 – 11 September 1973) was a Chilean democratic socialist politician and physician, President of Chile from 1970 until 1973, and head of the Popular Unity political coalition government; he was the first ever Marxist to be elected president in a country with liberal democracy.Allende's involvement in Chilean political life spanned a period of nearly forty years, having covered the posts of senator, deputy and cabinet minister. As a life-long committed member of the Socialist Party of Chile, whose foundation he had actively contributed to, he unsuccessfully ran for the national presidency in the 1952, 1958, and 1964 elections. In 1970, he won the presidency in a close three-way race. He was elected in a run-off by Congress as no candidate had gained a majority. On 11 September 1973, the military moved to oust Allende in a coup d'état supported by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). As troops surrounded La Moneda Palace, he gave his last speech vowing not to resign. Later that day, Allende committed suicide with an AK47 rifle gifted to him by Fidel Castro, according to an investigation conducted by a Chilean court with the assistance of international experts in 2011.Following Allende's death, General Augusto Pinochet refused to return authority to a civilian government, and Chile was later ruled by a military junta that was in power up until 1990, ending more than four decades of uninterrupted democratic rule. The military junta that took over dissolved the Congress of Chile, suspended the Constitution, and began a persecution of alleged dissidents, in which thousands of civilians were kidnapped, tortured, and murdered.
- Birthplace: Valparaíso, Chile
