Monday May 26, 1980: on this day

About May 26th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Phillie Steve Carlton is 1st NLer to record 6, 1-hitters
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 1980 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Lauryn Hill, Helena Bonham Carter
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.
  • #1 UK song: What's Another Year by Johnny Logan
  • Popular movie: Man Pasand directed by Basu Chatterjee

More about May 26th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1980.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1980?


May 26, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1980 can also be written as 5/26/1980 in the US and as 26/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1980:

  • Phillie steve carlton is 1st nler to record 6, 1-hitters
  • Soyuz 36 carries two cosmonauts (one hungarian) to salyut 6.

May 26, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 26, 1980: 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, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1980 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, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 04:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Who was born on May 26, 1980?


Famous people born on May 26, 1980:

  • Rochelle Clark

    Rochelle Clark is a retired English rugby union player who excelled in the sport.

  • Jaheim Thomas

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Louis-Jean Cormier

    Canadian singer and songwriter.

  • Liam O'Neill

    His mother, faye dunaway, is a noted american actress.

  • Paolo Cozzi
  • Mattia Graffiedi
  • LeRoy Hurd
  • Mércio
  • Anderson de Oliveira Gomes
  • Krystofer Barch
  • Elkin Calle
  • Mamadou Coulibaly
  • Greg Barber
  • Yūichi Mizutani

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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How old is someone born on May 26, 1980?


Someone born on May 26, 1980 is:

44 years and 10 days old,

or 528 months and 10 days old,

or 2297 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16081 days old,

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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1980?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1980.

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May 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1980:

  • Emil Ochyra
  • Francisco Goyoaga

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, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1980:

  • 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, 1980:

  • 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, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1980 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, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1980 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. - Funkytown youtube
  2. - Call Me youtube
  3. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  4. - Coming Up
  5. - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

May 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1980 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. - What's Another Year
  2. - Geno
  3. - No Doubt About It
  4. - Coming Up
  5. - She's Out Of My Life

May 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

May 26, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1980 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. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Lady
  5. - Shining Star

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May 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Man Pasand

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Basu Chatterjee

Starring: Dev Anand, Tina Ambani, Girish Karnad, Mehmood

Bronco Billy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Scatman Crothers

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Roadie

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alan Rudolph

Starring: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

May 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

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This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

By:

Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

By:

The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.

Men In Love by Nancy Friday

Men In Love

By:

Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.

May 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Platform: Apple II, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Co.

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Musician

Musician

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Music

Publisher: Philips

history

Who was the US President on May 26, 1980?

On May 26, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1980?

On May 26, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1980?

On May 26, 1980 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 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for May 1980?

May 1980 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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Monday May 26, 1980