Wednesday May 26, 1971: on this day
About May 26th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army slaughters at least 71 Hindus in Burunga, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1971 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lauryn Hill, Helena Bonham Carter
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: Knock Three Times by Dawn
- Popular movie: Whity directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
More about May 26th, 1971? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 1971.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1971?
- May 26, 1971: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1971?
- May 26, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1971?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1971?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1971?
What day of the week was May 26, 1971?
May 26, 1971 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1971 can also be written as 5/26/1971 in the US and as 26/5/1971 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1971: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1971:
- Bangladesh liberation war: the pakistan army slaughters at least 71 hindus in burunga, sylhet, bangladesh.
May 26, 1971: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 26, 1971: 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, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.
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May 26, 1971: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1971 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1971 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, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 10:58 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.
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Who was born on May 26, 1971?
Famous people born on May 26, 1971:
- Matt Stone
American actor, animator, screenwriter, producer, and composer.
- Jason Bere
American baseball player.
- Zaher Andary
Lebanese footballer.
- Lewis Capes
Wlaf defensive tackle (london monarchs).
- Darwin Ireland
Nfl linebacker (chicago bears).
- Steven Rice in Kitchener
Ontario, canada; nhl right-wing (hartford whalers).
- Timothy Allen
British photojournalist.
- Jacinta (singer)
- Andrea Brognara
- Jacinta
- Diego Bombassei
- Marco Ripesi
- Massimo Orlando
- Giacomo Callegari
- Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Rachael Blake
- Erik Martin
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.
May 26, 1971: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 52 years 11 months old,
or 635 months and 12 days old,
or 2763 weeks
or 19341 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 1971.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 26, 1971?
There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1971?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 26, 1971.
May 26, 1971: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1971:
- John Longden
Actor (man from interpol), dies aged 70.
- Armando Picchi
- Bokuzen Hidari
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
- Ray Liotta
American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
- Art Linkletter
Canadian entertainer.
- Jean Constantin
French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
- 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.
- 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.
May 26, 1971: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1971:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1971:
- 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, 1971: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1971 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, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1971 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:
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
- Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
May 26, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1971: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1971 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:
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
- Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
- R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
- Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy
May 26, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1971: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 1971 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:
- The Honey Cone - Want Ads
- Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
- The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
- Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
- Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
May 26, 1971: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1971 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 26, 1971: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1971 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, 1971: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1971 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 26, 1971: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1971 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 26, 1971?
On May 26, 1971 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1971?
On May 26, 1971 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1971?
On May 26, 1971 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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 1971?
1971 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ari closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 19 performances
- UCLA starts 88 basketball game win streak
- Swiss men accept female suffrage
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What was the calendar for May 1971?
May 1971 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.