Wednesday May 26, 2010: on this day
About May 26th, 2010, in brief:
- Historical events: After completing its 32nd mission, NASA's Atlantis spacecraft lands at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. It will deliver a Russian module to the International Space Station.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 2010 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lauryn Hill, Helena Bonham Carter
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: OMG by Usher
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
More about May 26th, 2010? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 2010.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 2010?
- May 26, 2010: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 2010?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 2010?
- May 26, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 2010?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 2010?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 2010?
What day of the week was May 26, 2010?
May 26, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 2010 can also be written as 5/26/2010 in the US and as 26/5/2010 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 2010: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 2010:
- After completing its 32nd mission, nasa's atlantis spacecraft lands at florida's kennedy space center. it will deliver a russian module to the international space station.
- In kunduz, afghanistan, more than 80 girls are now ill from a poison gas attack. it is believed that the attack was carried out by taliban terrorists whose version islam opposes girls being educated.
- The un security council was informed by judges of the international criminal court that sudanese authorities are protecting war criminals in darfur rather than allowing them to be tried.
- After an unsuccessful attempt at arresting a drug kingpin in kingston (the capital), jamaican police have arrested more than 500 people.
- Two leaders of ethiopia's opposition call for a rerun sunday's election won by western-backed meles zenawi. they claim that the elections were not free or fair, and that two of their leaders were killed by security forces.
- Brandenburg is now at level 4 on the disaster alert scale, as the water levels continue to rise along the oder and neisse rivers.
- Israel launched two night-time air attacks on gaza strip to respond to mortar attacks as well as the detonation 200 nbspkg explosives from a donkey-cart located near the border fence.
- Mahmoud abbas, president of palestinian authority, condemns iran. he said his people were "hijacked at the hands irans". this could be a reference to hamas' refusal to negotiate with fatah under iran's command. it announced that it would boycott the palestinian municipal election.
- A chief rabbi in a west bank settlement declared that women should not be allowed to stand for local elections.
- Lori berenson was released on parole after spending 15 years in peruvian prisons for her support of the tupac amaru revolutionary movement.
- Iraq announces that it will dissolve state-owned iraqi airways in the next three-years and pursue private options to avoid kuwait's asset claims arising from their 1990-91 war.
- International criminal court reports sudanese to the united nations security council because it refused to arrest former minister ahmed haroun or militia leader ali muhammad al abd-al-rahman.
- An lusaka court convicted katele kalumba, former zambian finance minister, of corruption and sentenced him to five years hard labor. six other people, including former officials from the finance ministry were also found guilty.
- During a blast in kandahar, two people are hurt and many vehicles are damaged.
- Charles djou, hawaii's 1st congressional district representative, is sworn in to the united states house of representatives.
- Elton john makes his moroccan debut at mawazine festival in rabat. he ignores calls to ban him by islamists, who feared that he would offend the public morals.
- Glastonbury festival 2010: virtual band gorillaz will replace u2 as the headliners
- 25 years after it was last seen, the alaotra grebe has been declared extinct.
- Security forces from the palestinian authority detained scores of hamas supporters and officials in the west bank, just days after hamas declared that it would boycott the palestinian municipal elections due to take place on july 17.
- Russian president dmitry medvedev and iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad disagree about russia's support of united nations sanctions regarding iran's nuclear program. some analysts describe it as the worst dispute between the two countries in several years.
- Luiz inacio lula da silva, brazilian president, questions why barack obama did not sign iran's nuclear deal with brazil and turkey. he also presented new sanctions to united nations security council.
- Space shuttle atlantis finishes its last scheduled mission following landing at kennedy space center in florida.
May 26, 2010: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 26, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 26, 2010:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.08
- Apple AAPL: opens at $250.08
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.23
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.34
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.89
Exchange Rates on May 26, 2010:
- 1 USD = 89.97 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0704 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.1602 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.829 CNY
- 1 EUR = 109.38 JPY
May 26, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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May 26, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 2010 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 04:51 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.
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Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
- 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 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 is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
- Corinne Le Poulain
French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
- James Arness
American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
- Peter Cushing
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Peggy Lee
American singer, songwriter and arranger.
- Elisabeth Harnois
American actress.
- Margaret Colin
Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).
- Nicki Aycox
Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
How old is someone born on May 26, 2010?
Someone born on May 26, 2010 is:
14 years and 10 days old,
or 168 months and 10 days old,
or 732 weeks
or 5124 days old,
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, 2010?
There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 2010?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 2010.
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May 26, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 2010:
- Art Linkletter
Canadian entertainer.
- Jean Constantin
French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
- Matt Hughes
American mixed martial artist and wrestler.
- Chris Moran
English air marshal and pilot (b. 1956).
- Kieran Phelan
Irish politician (b. 1949).
- Christopher Moran
British air chief marshal (born 1956).
- Jarvis Williams
American football player.
- Michael H Jordan
Businessman and former ceo of cbs corporation and pepsico (born 1936).
- Marie Corridon
- Leo Canjels
- John P. Lewis
- Anthony Hicks
- Piero Pierobon
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
- Ray Liotta
American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
- George Brent
Actor (baby face.
- 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.
- Samuel Pepys
Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most famous for the detailed diary he kept for a decade,...
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Adamae Davis
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Aloysuis Cornaro
Prominent businessman known for his writings on living a healthy and balanced life.
May 26, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 2010:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 2010:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 24th and May 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2010 was OMG by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Usher - OMG
- Katy Perry - California Gurls
- B.o.B. - Airplanes
- B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
- Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
May 26, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
- Drake - Over
- Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
- Monica - Everything To Me
- B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You
May 26, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 2010 was Guapa by Diego Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 26, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Diego Torres - Guapa
- Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Te Pido Perdon
- La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos
- Banda Los Recoditos - Ando Bien Pedo
May 26, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 26, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
May 26, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 26, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 26, 2010?
On May 26, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 2010?
On May 26, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 2010?
On May 26, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
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.
What happened in 2010?
2010 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
- Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
- Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.
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What was the calendar for May 2010?
May 2010 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.