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May 26, 1984 was the 147th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 26, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1984, who was born and died on May 26, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams), movies (e.g. Streets of Fire, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. Superstar) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1984?
- May 26, 1984: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1984?
- May 26, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1984?
What day of the week was May 26, 1984?
May 26, 1984 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1984 can also be written as 5/26/1984 in the US and as 26/5/1984 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1984:
- Floods kill 14 in tulsa okla
- Frisbee is kept aloft for 1,672 seconds in philadelphia
- Tulsa, oklahoma gets 13 inches of rain, 14 die.
May 26, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
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, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1984 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1984 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, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 05:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 15, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1984.
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Who was born on May 26, 1984?
Famous people born on May 26, 1984:
- Fabiana Semprebom
- Mikel Nieve
- Gabriela Kubatová
- Charlene McKenna
- Patrick Milchraum
- César Sempere
- Óscar Velázquez
- Borja Vivas
- Łukasz Szukała
- Jamie Lynn Gray
- Chili Fernández
- Raúl Coronado
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
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Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...
![Pam Grier]()
Pam GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
May 26, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 10 months old,
or 478 months and 29 days old,
or 2082 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14578 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1984?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1984.
May 26, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1984:
- Elizabeth Peer
American journalist (d. 1984).
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.
- Cybele
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Adamae Davis
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
May 26, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1984:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1984:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1984 was Let's Hear It For The Boy by Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Steve Perry - Oh Sherrie
May 26, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1984 was The Reflex by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Duran Duran - The Reflex
- The Pointer Sisters - Automatic
- Phil Collins - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
- Queen - I Want To Break Free
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
May 26, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1984 was Don't Waste Your Time by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 26, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Waste Your Time
- Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
- Lionel Richie - Hello
- Bar-Kays - Freakshow On The Dance Floor
- One Way - Lady You Are
May 26, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Streets of Fire
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan
Country: United States of America
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Leonard Nimoy
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Country: United States of America
Once Upon a Time in America
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams
Country: United States of America
Saaransh
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt
Starring: Rohini Hattangadi, Anupam Kher, Soni Razdan, Madan Jain
Roadhouse 66
Release year: 1984
Directed by: John Mark Robinson
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Judge Reinhold, Kaaren Lee, Kate Vernon
May 26, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1984 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Superstar
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Bruce McCulloch
Auf einem langen Weg
Release year: 1984
Down to Earth
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
May 26, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tough Times Never Last
By: Robert H. Schuller
You can name your problem and we will help you find solutions! This is the message Dr. Robert H. Schuller's new book, Tough Times Never Lasts, But Tough People Do! Dr.
One More Sunday
By: John D. MacDonald
Welcome to the Eternal Church of the Believer. Here, devout workers use state-of the-art computer equipment and hundreds of prayers to process the thousands of dollars in daily donations.
The Aquitaine Progression
By: Robert Ludlum
Joel Converse, an American lawyer, meets in Geneva a man he's not seen for twenty years. He is a covert agent who falls at his feet and whispers words that give Converse a shocking legacy of death: "The Generals.
Valediction
By: Robert B. Parker
One who doesn't fear death is the most dangerous man. The most dangerous man to cross is one who refuses to die.
May 26, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Daredevil Dennis
Intellectual Decathlon
Bruce Lee
Fun School
Bank Panic
Who was the US President on May 26, 1984?
On May 26, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1984?
On May 26, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1984?
On May 26, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 26th?
May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 26th, such as:
- 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
- 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.
What happened in 1984?
1984 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India
- Night Court starring Harry Anderson premieres on NBC TV
- Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 41 B mission
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What was the calendar for May 1984?
May 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
