June
26
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
11 Albertans share 26 June, spanning 1927 to 2016.
- 9 born
- 2 died
2015
Oilers draft Connor McDavid first overall
The Edmonton Oilers selected 18-year-old Connor McDavid first overall at the NHL Draft in Sunrise, Florida — a franchise-altering pick that came after Edmonton won the draft lottery to jump from third to first.
NHL.com — This date in NHL history: June 26 ↗
Also on this date
- 1927
- 1928
- 1932
- 1946
- 1947
- 1965
- 1971
- 1981
- 1985
- 1996
- 2016Ryan JimmoDied
Canadian mixed martial artist (1981-2016)
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