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.
1933 - "The Kraft Music Hall", one of radio's longest running hits, debuted
1924 - American troops leave the Dominican Republic after having been there since 1916.
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
She made her film debut in the film King Kong. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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