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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1961What happened on Friday May 26, 1961?
About May 26th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: The Freedom Ride Coordinating Committee was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, as a pivotal organization in the Civil Rights Movement, aimed at coordinating and supporting the Freedom Rides challenging racial segregation in interstate transportation.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe
- #1 UK song: Blue Moon by The Marcels
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
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Table of contents
- May 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 26, 1961?
- Who was born on May 26, 1961?
- May 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 26, 1961?
- Back in 1961
May 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1961:
- Freedom Ride Coordinating Committee Established The Freedom Ride Coordinating Committee was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, as a pivotal organization in the Civil Rights Movement, aimed at coordinating and supporting the Freedom Rides challenging racial segregation in interstate transportation.
- First Conference on Peaceful Uses of Space A groundbreaking two-day conference was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focusing on exploring and discussing the peaceful applications and potential of space exploration and technology.
- US Air Force Transatlantic Speed Record A United States Air Force bomber successfully completed a record-breaking transatlantic flight, crossing the Atlantic Ocean in just over three hours, demonstrating significant advancements in aviation technology and long-distance military aircraft capabilities.
May 26, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1961?
Who was born on May 26, 1961?
Famous people born on May 26, 1961:
- Tarsem Singh
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May 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
May 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- Maxine Brown - Funny
- Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
- Junior Parker - Driving Wheel
May 26, 1961: 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, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal 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, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1961 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, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 04:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.
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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1961
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Someone born on May 26, 1961 is:
63 years 11 months old,
or 767 months and 18 days old,
or 3337 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23364 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1961?
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, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1961.
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