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1945 81 years ago Notable Births June 26

Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi (Dwight York), American criminal, black supremacist, pedophile, convicted child molester, and musician

On June 26, in the year 1945, Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi (Dwight York), American criminal, black supremacist, pedophile, convicted child molester, and musician. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 26, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Dwight York. Learn more below.

Dwight York, also known as Malachi Z. York, Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi, et alii, is an American religious leader, best known as the founder of the Nuwaubian Nation, a new religious movement that has existed in some form and under various different names since the 1960s. The Nuwaubian Nation is identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group advocating black supremacy. Other observers describe the Nuwaubian Nation as "an African-American spiritual movement" that had taken different forms since its inception.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 26, 1945 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 10 June 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 26 Bob Mischak, American football player and coach (born 1932)
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Notable Deaths 2012 Jun 26 Nora Ephron, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1941)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jun 26 Mario O'Hara, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jun 26 Doris Singleton, American actress (born 1919)
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