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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: Aston Villa won the European Cup on May 26, 1982, defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, Spain. The only goal of the match was scored by Peter Withe, securing Villa's first and only European Cup title to date. This victory marked a significant achievement in the club's history and in English football.
- 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: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer
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May 26, 1982: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1982:
- Aston Villa wins European Cup in 1982 Aston Villa won the European Cup on May 26, 1982, defeating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final held at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, Spain. The only goal of the match was scored by Peter Withe, securing Villa's first and only European Cup title to date. This victory marked a significant achievement in the club's history and in English football. source: bbc.com
- Queen Elizabeth II opens Kielder Water reservoir in Northumberland On May 26, 1982, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially opened Kielder Water, the UK's largest artificial lake, in Northumberland. The reservoir, constructed over seven years at a cost of £167 million, serves as a significant water supply for the North East and features England's largest hydroelectric plant. source: nwg.co.uk
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:
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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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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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Someone born on May 26, 1982 is:
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1982?
There are 306 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, 1982?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1982.
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The soundtrack around May 26, 1982 included “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
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