What happened on Wednesday May 26, 1976?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1976:

• US-Soviet Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Signed The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, a critical diplomatic agreement that regulated the establishment of anti-ballistic missile defense systems. This landmark treaty was a pivotal moment in Cold War arms control, aimed at preventing either superpower from developing comprehensive missile defense capabilities that could undermine the strategic balance of nuclear deterrence.

Events in 1976

May 26, 1976: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1976

Newspapers from May. 26, 1976

May 26, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1976 can also be written as 5/26/1976 in the US and as 26/5/1976 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1976 in May 1976 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1976:

• Justin Pierre

  American musician, lead guitarist and vocalist of the indie rock band Motion City Soundtrack, known for their energetic pop-punk sound and...

• Paul Collingwood

  Prominent English cricketer who represented England in international cricket, known for his strategic batting and leadership skills as a...

• Kenny Florian

Famous people born in 1976

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1976:

• Martin Heidegger

  Influential German philosopher known for his existentialist ideas.

Famous people who died in 1976

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1976 was Love Hangover by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Diana Ross - Love Hangover
2. Wings - Silly Love Songs
3. Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
4. Silver Convention - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
5. Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue

May 26, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1976 was Fernando by Abba, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Abba - Fernando
2. Brotherhood Of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me
3. JJ Barrie - No Charge
4. Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock
5. Fox - S-S-S-Single Bed

May 26, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1976 was I Want You by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Want You
2. Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
3. The Brothers Johnson - I'll Be Good To You
4. The Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye
5. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Dance Wit Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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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, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1976 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1976 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, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1976

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Someone born on May 26, 1976 is:

48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 18 days old,

or 2555 weeks

or 17885 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1976?

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, 1976?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 26, 1976.

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