Monday May 26, 1986: on this day

May 26, 1986 was the 146th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 26, 1986 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, 1986, who was born and died on May 26, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Ferris Bueller's Day Off, directed by John Hughes), TV series (e.g. A Very Peculiar Practice) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1986?


May 26, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 146th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1986 can also be written as 5/26/1986 in the US and as 26/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1986:

May 26, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 26, 1986: 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, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 26, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1986 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, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 11:02 pm and setting at 09:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Who was born on May 26, 1986?


Famous people born on May 26, 1986:

  • Nao Kodaira

    Japanese speed skater who holds multiple world records.

  • Geraint Thomas

    Geraint thomas is a welsh professional road racing cyclist, known for winning the tour de france in 2018 and for his success in various...

  • Neon Hitch

    Neon hitch is a british singer and songwriter known for her unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and electronic music.

  • Astrid Berges-Frisbey

    Astrid berges-frisbey is a french actress known for her role in the movie pirates of the caribbean: on stranger tides.

  • Michel Tornéus

    Swedish long jumper.

  • Arika Sato

    Youtube star.

  • Adeline Chetail
  • Noemi Cortelli
  • Andrea Gjinaj
  • Adam Kantor
  • Gorka Kijera
  • Marko Markovski
  • Eliane Martins
  • Matti Oivanen
  • Aleksej Ostapenko
  • Anika Smit
  • Jeremy Stephens

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, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 9 months old,

or 453 months and 22 days old,

or 1973 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13812 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1986.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1986?

There are 68 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, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1986.

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May 26, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1986:

  • Gian-Carlo Coppola
  • Gunnar Björnstrand
  • Vitalij Michajlovič Abalakov

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, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1986:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1986:

  • 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, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Greatest Love Of All
  2. - Live To Tell
  3. - On My Own
  4. - If You Leave
  5. - I Can't Wait

May 26, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Chicken Song
  2. - On My Own
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - Lessons In Love
  5. - Live To Tell

May 26, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On My Own
  2. - The Finest
  3. - Nasty
  4. - Greatest Love Of All
  5. - If Your Heart Isn't In It

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May 26, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones

Country: United States of America

Back to School

Back to School

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Alan Metter

Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman, Burt Young, Keith Gordon

Country: United States of America

Belizaire the Cajun

Belizaire the Cajun

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Glen Pitre

Starring: Armand Assante, Gail Youngs, Michael Schoeffling, Stephen McHattie

The Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Marshall Brickman

Starring: John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Richard Council, Robert Schenkkan

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Irvin

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar

Country: United States of America

May 26, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

Release year: 1986

Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Magnus

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

May 26, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Songs Of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke

The Songs Of Distant Earth

By:

Thalassa was paradise above the Earth. Its beauty, wealth and charm seduce its residents into a sense of perfection. The Magellan, which carries one million refugees, arrives.

Adrift by Steven Callahan

Adrift

By:

Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea. Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival on the sea was a New York Times bestseller for more than 36% of the time.

Blessings In Disguise by Alec Guinness

Blessings In Disguise

By:

Memoirs of Sir Alec Guinness, actor. This book contains pen portraits of Sybil Thorndike, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud as well as account of Guinness’s filmmaking.

The Book Of Abraham by Marek Halter

The Book Of Abraham

By:

General; Historical fiction; History. Jews

I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

By:

Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …

May 26, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Dan II

Dynamite Dan II

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Bombo

Bombo

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Rino

Gunship

Gunship

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, MS-DOS, MSX, PC-98, Sharp X68000, ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: MicroProse

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, PC Engine CD ROM, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Capcom/Romstar (US)

Mappy-Land

Mappy-Land

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Action, Platform game

Publisher: NA: Taxan JP: Namco Wii U Virtual Console: Bandai Namco Games

history

Who was the US President on May 26, 1986?

On May 26, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1986?

On May 26, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1986?

On May 26, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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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 1986?

1986 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
  • International Peace Year begins
  • New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00

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What was the calendar for May 1986?

May 1986 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.

Discover how May 1986 calendar looked like.

Monday May 26, 1986