Tuesday May 18, 1926: on this day

May 18, 1926 was the 138th day of the year 1926, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 18, 1926 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 18, 1926, who was born and died on May 18, 1926, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1926, which were the most popular songs (ex. Here in My Arms by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. It's the Old Army Game, directed by A. Edward Sutherland), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1926 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1926?


May 18, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1926 can also be written as 5/18/1926 in the US and as 18/5/1926 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1926: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1926:

May 18, 1926: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 18, 1926: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 18, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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May 18, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1926 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1926 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 18, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 01:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1926 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1926.

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Who was born on May 18, 1926?


Famous people born on May 18, 1926:

  • Jean-Marie Rivière

    French actor and nightclub owner.

  • Dirch Passer

    Danish actor, singer, and producer (d. 1980).

  • Georges Gandil
  • Julio César Britos
  • Bob Benny
  • Joe Brown
  • Sergio Garavini
  • Primo Buzzetti

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 1926: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 97 years 10 months old,

or 1174 months and 1 day old,

or 5105 weeks

or 35735 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 1926.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1926?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1926?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 18, 1926.

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May 18, 1926: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1926:

  • Bernard Pyne Grenfell
  • Lucien Herr
  • Nikolaus Szécsen von Temerin
  • Tranquillo Bianco

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 18, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1926 was Here in My Arms by Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 1926: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1926 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Here in My Arms
  2. - Drifting and Dreaming (Sweet Paradise)
  3. - After I Say I'm Sorry
  4. - Kentucky's Way Of Sayin' Good Morning
  5. - Always

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May 18, 1926: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1926 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

It's the Old Army Game

It's the Old Army Game

Release year: 1926

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks, Blanche Ring, William Gaxton

Country: United States of America

The Boob

The Boob

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gertrude Olmstead, George K. Arthur, Joan Crawford, Charles Murray

Country: United States of America

Sparrows

Sparrows

Release year: 1926

Directed by: William Beaudine, Tom McNamara

Starring: Mary Pickford, Roy Stewart, Mary Louise Miller, Gustav von Seyffertitz

Country: United States of America

Brown of Harvard

Brown of Harvard

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: William Haines, Jack Pickford, Mary Brian, Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Country: United States of America

The Border Sheriff

The Border Sheriff

Release year: 1926

Directed by: Robert N. Bradbury

Starring: Jack Hoxie, Olive Hasbrouck, S.E. Jennings, Gilbert Holmes

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1926?

On May 18, 1926 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1926?

On May 18, 1926 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1926?

On May 18, 1926 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

Find out more about May 18th

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What happened in 1926?

1926 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barendrecht soccer team forms
  • Dark Street in the Bronx renamed Lustre Street
  • Halsteren Soccer team forms in Halsteren

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What was the calendar for May 1926?

May 1926 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 1926 calendar looked like.

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