What happened on Tuesday, May 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1981:

• Italian government resigns amid P2 Masonic scandal On May 26, 1981, Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani and his coalition cabinet resigned following revelations that members of the P2 Masonic lodge, including cabinet ministers, were involved in subversive activities. The scandal implicated high-ranking officials and led to the government's collapse. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Soyuz T-4 mission returns to Earth after 74-day stay on Salyut 6 On May 26, 1981, the Soviet Soyuz T-4 spacecraft, carrying cosmonauts Vladimir Kovalyonok and Viktor Savinykh, safely landed 125 kilometers east of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, after a 74-day mission aboard the Salyut 6 space station. This mission marked the final long-duration crewed stay on Salyut 6. source: en.wikipedia.org
• US-Canada Albacore Tuna Treaty signed in 1981 The United States and Canada signed the Treaty on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges on May 26, 1981. This agreement allowed U.S. vessels to fish for albacore tuna in Canadian waters beyond 12 miles from shore, and vice versa. It also permitted Canadian vessels to use certain U.S. ports for supplies and services, and established a framework for exchanging fisheries data between the two nations. source: fisheries.noaa.gov

Events in 1981

May 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1981

Newspapers from 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.

May 26, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1981:

• Anthony Ervin

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• Isaac Slade
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Famous people born in 1981

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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.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Stars On 45 - Medley
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
5. 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.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. 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.

1. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
4. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is 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.

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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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Someone born on May 26, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 7 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16504 days old,

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There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 26th 2027.

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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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