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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1955What happened on Thursday May 26, 1955?
About May 26th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: The Conservative Party, led by Anthony Eden, won the United Kingdom's parliamentary election, securing a majority and continuing Conservative governance.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1955 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about May 26th, 1955? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1955.
Table of contents
- May 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 26, 1955?
- Who was born on May 26, 1955?
- May 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 1955?
- Back in 1955
May 26, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1955:
- British Conservative Party Electoral Victory The Conservative Party, led by Anthony Eden, won the United Kingdom's parliamentary election, securing a majority and continuing Conservative governance.
- Khrushchev's Diplomatic Visit to Yugoslavia Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Belgrade, marking a significant moment in Cold War-era diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, signaling potential thawing of tensions.
- 7th Heaven Broadway Premiere The theatrical production '7th Heaven' opened at the ANTA Theater in New York City, running for a total of 44 performances during its initial stage run.
May 26, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1955?
May 26, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 146th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1955 can also be written as 5/26/1955 in the US and as 26/5/1955 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 26, 1955?
Famous people born on May 26, 1955:
- Masaharu Morimoto
Renowned Japanese-American chef famous for his innovative cuisine and appearances on the TV show Iron Chef.
- Adam Curtis
- John Thain
May 26, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1955:
- Alberto Ascari
Legendary Italian Formula One racing driver who won two consecutive World Championships in 1952 and 1953.
- Maurizio Maraviglia
May 26, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Eddie Fisher - Heart
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
May 26, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 26, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
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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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 26, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1955 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1955 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, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 12:36 am.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.
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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1955
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Someone born on May 26, 1955 is:
69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 18 days old,
or 3650 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25556 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1955?
There are 12 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, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1955.
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