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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1981What happened on Tuesday May 26, 1981?
About May 26th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani, resigned due to revelations of high-level government officials' involvement with the controversial and secretive Propaganda Due (P2) Masonic lodge, which was linked to fascist activities and political manipulation.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1981 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
- #1 UK song: Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants
- Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi
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May 26, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1981:
- Italian Government Resignation over P2 Masonic Scandal The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani, resigned due to revelations of high-level government officials' involvement with the controversial and secretive Propaganda Due (P2) Masonic lodge, which was linked to fascist activities and political manipulation.
- Soyuz T-4 Space Mission Return The Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-4 successfully completed its mission and returned to Earth, marking another milestone in Soviet space exploration.
May 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1981?
May 26, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1981 can also be written as 5/26/1981 in the US and as 26/5/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 26, 1981?
Famous people born on May 26, 1981:
- Anthony Ervin
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- Ben Zobrist
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- Isaac Slade
- Graziella Schimitt
May 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Stars On 45 - Medley
- Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
- REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
May 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
May 26, 1981: 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, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster 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, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1981 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, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:32 am and setting at 01:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.
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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1981
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Someone born on May 26, 1981 is:
43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 18 days old,
or 2294 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16059 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1981?
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, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1981.
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