26 June 1906 June 25, 2016 Author: Staff The first French Grand Prix motor racing event is held. Famous Words of Inspiration..."There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist." Mark Twain — Click here for more from Mark Twain Related posts: 6 June 808 15 July 1815 19 October 1813 19 May 1802 10 January 1810 19 May 1802 26 May 1805 19 October 1813 22 May 1906 22 April 1906 Categories: History Tags: 1906, 26 June