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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1982What happened on Wednesday May 26, 1982?
About May 26th, 1982, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Falklands War, the British ships Atlantic Conveyor and HMS Coventry were attacked by Argentine forces, resulting in significant military casualties and strategic losses for the British Royal Navy.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1982 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney
- #1 UK song: Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant
- Popular movie: Banana Joe directed by Steno
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May 26, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1982:
- British Ships Hit During Falklands War During the Falklands War, the British ships Atlantic Conveyor and HMS Coventry were attacked by Argentine forces, resulting in significant military casualties and strategic losses for the British Royal Navy.
- Aston Villa Wins European Cup Aston Villa clinched the European Cup by defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in a thrilling match in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with a decisive goal from Peter Withe, marking a significant achievement in English football history.
- Kielder Water Artificial Lake Opening Kielder Water, the largest artificial lake in the United Kingdom, was officially opened in Northumberland, marking a significant milestone in British water infrastructure and reservoir development.
- Yoko Matsugane Profile Yoko Matsugane, a Japanese model active in the early 1980s, representing the fashion and modeling industry of Japan during that era.
May 26, 1982: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1982?
May 26, 1982 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1982 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1982 can also be written as 5/26/1982 in the US and as 26/5/1982 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 26, 1982?
Famous people born on May 26, 1982:
- Esme Bianco
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- Derka
May 26, 1982: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1982 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, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1982 was Ebony And Ivory by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory
- Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
- Charlene - I've Never Been To Me
- Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny
- Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
May 26, 1982: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1982 was Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
- Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
- Nicole - A Little Peace
- Madness - House Of Fun
- Soft Cell - Torch
May 26, 1982: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1982 was Let It Whip by Dazz Band, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
- Dazz Band - Let It Whip
- Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman
- Deniece Williams - It's Gonna Take A Miracle
- Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
- Cheri - Murphy's Law
May 26, 1982: 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, 1982: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1982 is Dog and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 26, 1982: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1982 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1982 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, 1982 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 12:11 am.
The previous full moon was on May 08, 1982 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1982.
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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1982
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Someone born on May 26, 1982 is:
42 years 11 months old,
or 515 months and 18 days old,
or 2242 weeks
or 15694 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1982?
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, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1982.
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