June 26 in history: First Grand Prix car race is held, US began the Berlin Airlift, and more

 | Updated: Jun 26, 2021, 08:05 AM IST

Here is what happened today in history. 

The first Grand Prix car race is held.

The first Grand Prix car race is held.

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The United Nations Charter is signed in San Francisco.

The United Nations Charter is signed in San Francisco.

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The US begins the Berlin Airlift. 

The US begins the Berlin Airlift. 

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Muhammad Ali announces his retirement from boxing.

Muhammad Ali announces his retirement from boxing.

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First book of the Harry Potter series is published.

First book of the Harry Potter series is published.

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