Sunday May 26, 1946: on this day

May 26, 1946 was the 146th day of the year 1946, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 26, 1946 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1946, who was born and died on May 26, 1946, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1946, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra), movies (e.g. Ghost of Hidden Valley, directed by Sam Newfield), TV series (e.g. Chime Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1946 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1946?


May 26, 1946 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1946 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1946 can also be written as 5/26/1946 in the US and as 26/5/1946 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1946: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1946:

  • Darius milhauds 3rd concert for piano / orchestra premieres in prague
  • 2-for-42 and hitting .048 for 1946, mel ott stops playing baseball.
  • Patent filed in us for hydrogen bomb.
  • Klement gottwald becomes premier of czechoslovakia.
  • Czechoslovak parliamentary election, with communist victory (38%), last before communist take power

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May 26, 1946: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 26, 1946: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1946 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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May 26, 1946: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1946 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1946 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 26, 1946 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 04:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1946 while the next full moon would come on Jun 14, 1946.

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Who was born on May 26, 1946?


Famous people born on May 26, 1946:

  • Mick Ronson

    English guitarist, songwriter and producer (the spiders from mars & mott the hoople).

  • Nicola Piovani

    Italian composer known for his film scores, including the soundtrack for the film 'Life is Beautiful.

  • Aruna Roy

    Renowned social activist known for her work on Right to Information and social justice.

  • Arun Netravali

    Pioneering work in digital video compression standards.

  • Neshka Robeva

    Coach and instructor for the bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics.

  • David Fanning

    Producer.

  • Radwa Ashour

    Egyptian novelist, who was awarded the constantine cavafy literature prize in 2007.

  • Jess Jaworski
  • Drahomír Koudelka
  • Werner Bleiner
  • Henry Françillon
  • Mauro Sanguineti
  • Mario Sartor
  • Wolfgang Glock
  • Carlo Buora

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1946: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 77 years 10 months old,

or 934 months and 2 days old,

or 4061 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28431 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1946.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1946?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1946?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1946.

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May 26, 1946: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1946:

  • Friedrich A H von Waldeck

    The monarch of waldeck dies.

  • Marziale Cerutti
  • Federico di Waldeck e Pyrmont
  • Tamaki Miura
  • Cagnaccio di San Pietro

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

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May 26, 1946: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1946:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1946:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1946: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1946 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1946: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1946 was Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop by Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1946: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1946 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
  2. - I Don't Know Enough About You

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May 26, 1946: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1946 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ghost of Hidden Valley

Ghost of Hidden Valley

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Jean Carlin, John Meredith

Caravan

Caravan

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Arthur Crabtree

Starring: Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Anne Crawford, Dennis Price

O.S.S.

O.S.S.

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Irving Pichel

Starring: Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, John Hoyt

Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Edmund Breon

Country: United States of America

Dark Alibi

Dark Alibi

Release year: 1946

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Ben Carter, Benson Fong

May 26, 1946: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1946 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Chime Time

Chime Time

Release year: 1946

Starring: Jean Tighe

Country: United States of America

Let's Play Reporter

Let's Play Reporter

Release year: 1946

Starring: Frances Scott

Country: United States of America

Hour Glass

Hour Glass

Release year: 1946

Starring: Edgar Bergen

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1946?

On May 26, 1946 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1946?

On May 26, 1946 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1946?

On May 26, 1946 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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What happened in 1946?

1946 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st baseball broadcast in Chicago, Cards vs. Cubs
  • Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god
  • ENIAC, US 1st computer finished by Mauchly / Eckert

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What was the calendar for May 1946?

May 1946 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Sunday May 26, 1946