What happened on Friday May 26, 1995?

About May 26th, 1995, in brief:

  • Historical events: Microsoft chairman Bill Gates issues a landmark internal memo titled "The Internet Tidal Wave", declaring the Internet as the most significant development in the computer industry since the IBM Personal Computer. Gates emphasizes the critical importance of the Internet to every aspect of Microsoft's business strategy, signaling a pivotal moment in the company's digital transformation.
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 1995 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
  • #1 UK song: Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn
  • Popular movie: Safe directed by Boaz Yakin

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May 26, 1995: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1995:

  • Bill Gates Recognizes Internet's Transformative Potential Microsoft chairman Bill Gates issues a landmark internal memo titled "The Internet Tidal Wave", declaring the Internet as the most significant development in the computer industry since the IBM Personal Computer. Gates emphasizes the critical importance of the Internet to every aspect of Microsoft's business strategy, signaling a pivotal moment in the company's digital transformation.
  • Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Signed The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, establishing crucial regulations for anti-ballistic missile systems and contributing to strategic nuclear arms control during the post-Cold War era.
  • Friz Freleng Passes Away Friz Freleng, renowned American animator who significantly contributed to the golden age of animation, dies at the age of 90. Freleng was a key creative force behind many iconic Looney Tunes characters.
  • Teresa Heinz Marries Senator John Kerry Teresa Heinz enters into marriage with U.S. Senator John Kerry in a ceremony held in Nantucket, Massachusetts, marking a notable personal and political union.

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May 26, 1995: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 26, 1995: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • San Antonio Spurs - Houston Rockets : 107 - 102

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Hamburg : 4 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - FC Koln : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Homburg : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Zwickau : 5 - 0
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What day of the week was May 26, 1995?


May 26, 1995 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 1995 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1995 can also be written as 5/26/1995 in the US and as 26/5/1995 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1995: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1995:

  • Friz Freleng

    Legendary American animator, director, and producer known for his significant contributions to Warner Bros.

  • Edmund Hansen

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May 26, 1995: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1995 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 26, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1995 was This Is How We Do It by Montell Jordan, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

  1. - This Is How We Do It youtube
  2. - Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? youtube
  3. - Water Runs Dry youtube
  4. - I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By youtube
  5. - Freak Like Me youtube

May 26, 1995: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1995 was Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

  1. - Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover youtube
  2. - Some Might Say youtube
  3. - Dreamer youtube
  4. - Guaglione youtube
  5. - Back For Good youtube

May 26, 1995: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1995 was I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By by Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

  1. - I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - This Is How We Do It youtube
  3. - Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)
  4. - Can't You See (From "New Jersey Drive")
  5. - Ask Of You (From "Higher Learning")
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May 26, 1995: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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May 26, 1995: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1995 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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May 26, 1995: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1995 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1995 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, 1995 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1995.

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How old is someone born on May 26, 1995?


Someone born on May 26, 1995 is:

29 years 10 months old,

or 358 months and 28 days old,

or 1560 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10925 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1995?

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