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2021

The biggest pileup ever recorded in the Tour de France was caused by a spectator holding a sign during the first stage. The spectator was later tracked down and arrested.

2015

NHL Draft: Erie Otters (OHL) center Connor McDavid is the first overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers.

1997

Author J.K. Rowling publishes the first book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

1979

Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, 37, announces his retirement from boxing.

1977

Elvis Presley gives the final concert of his career in Indianapolis.

1976

The CN Tower welcomes its first visitors in Toronto.

1959

Queen Elizabeth officially opens the 308-km-long St. Lawrence Seaway, which opens the way for navigation on the Great Lakes.

1925

The film “The Gold Rush,” written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, is released in theaters.

1906

The French Grand Prix becomes the very first Grand Prix-style auto race in history.

1819

The bicycle is invented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.

It happened on… June 26

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