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May 26, 1999 was the 146th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 26, 1999 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on May 26, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin), movies (e.g. Human Traffic, directed by Justin Kerrigan), TV series (e.g. Unzipped) and books back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1999?
- May 26, 1999: What happened on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1999?
- May 26, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1999?
- What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1999?
- May 26, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- May 26, 1999: What was the lunar phase on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1999?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1999?
May 26, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1999 can also be written as 5/26/1999 in the US and as 26/5/1999 in UK and Europe.
May 26, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1999:
- Indian Air Force launches attack on intruding Pakistan backed militants in Kashmir sparking the Kargil War.
- Madejczyk Massacre Averted, Bridgman, Michigan school shooting plot.
- Browse US newspapers headlines from May 26, 1999
May 26, 1999: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse the vintage magazine covers from May 26, 1999
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Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
May 26, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 26, 1999
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.44
- Apple AAPL: opens at $41.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $77.19
- General Electric GE: opens at $103.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $223.00
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Who was born on May 26, 1999?
Famous people born on May 26, 1999:
- Kerry Ingram
TV Actress.
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
- Lenny Kravitz
American singer-actor and songwriter, muti-instrumentalist, record producer, actor and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements...
- Stevie Nicks
American singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham was married to him and they divorced.
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- Scott Disick
Reality Star.
May 26, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 6 months old,
or 294 months and 3 days old,
or 1279 weeks
or 8953 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 1999.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1999?
There are 179 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, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 1999.
May 26, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people who died on May 26, 1999:
- Paul Sacher
- Waldo Semon
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
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- Alberto Ascari
Italian motor racer, world motor champion 1952-53.
- Tom Eyen
American playwright, lyricist and television writer.
- Don Revie
British soccer player, who was a tactical and scientific analyst of the game during the 1950s.
May 26, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26, 1999 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.
May 26, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
May 26, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1999:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1999:
- 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, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 1999 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, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- 702 - Where My Girls At?
May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Westlife - Swear It Again
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
- Boyzone - You Needed Me
- Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now
May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1999 was Fortunate by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man
- 702 - Where My Girls At?
- JT Money Featuring Sole - Who Dat
- Blaque - 808
May 26, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.
May 26, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 24th and May 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - El Niagara En Bicicleta
- Shakira - Inevitable
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Elvis Crespo - Pintame
May 26, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Human Traffic
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Justin Kerrigan
Starring: John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington, Shaun Parkes, Nicola Reynolds
Instinct
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney
Two Ninas
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Neil Turitz
Starring: Amanda Peet, Ron Livingston, Bray Poor, Leigh Whitney
Furia
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alexandre Aja
Starring: Stanislas Merhar, Marion Cotillard, Wadeck Stanczak, Pierre Vaneck
Diplomatic Siege
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Gustavo Graef Marino
Starring: Peter Weller, Daryl Hannah, Tom Berenger, Adrian Pintea
May 26, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1999 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Unzipped
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Lionsgate
Futurama
Release year: 1999
Written by: David X. Cohen, Matt Groening
Starring: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Country: United States of America
Pet Shop of Horrors
Release year: 1999
Rosalinda
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan
The Awful Truth
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Leo McCarey
May 26, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Black Hawk Down
By: Mark Bowden
Black Hawk Down, a classic in war reporting, is now available as a Grove Press paperback. It's Mark Bowden’s amazing account of the longest sustained firefight between American troops since the Vietnam War.
White Oleander
By: Janet Fitch
White Oleander is a novel of rare beauty, power and power that has been hailed all over the world. It tells the story of Ingrid (a brilliant poet who was imprisoned for her crime) and Astrid (her daughter), whose journey …
The Majors
By: John Feinstein
What does it take to win a major championship? The four major tournaments, including the Masters and the U.S. Open, will be played over the course of a season.
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …
Joining
By: Johanna Lindsey
The extraordinary Lindsey magic is back! This is the stunning #1 bestseller author's return with a magnificent tale of love and duty set in medieval England.
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May 26, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dead or Alive 2
Battle Bakraid
Driver
Dragon Valor
Evolution 2: Far Off Promise
May 26, 1999: What was the lunar phase on that day?
Lunar phase
The lunar phase on May 26, 1999 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1999 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, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 04:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1999.
Who was the US President on May 26, 1999?
On May 26, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1999?
On May 26, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1999?
On May 26, 1999 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 1999?
1999 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Euro currency is introduced in 11 countries - members of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
- A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 19 inches (487 mm) at Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, temperatures plunge to -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), and 68 deaths are reported.
- Israel detains, and later expels, 14 members of Concerned Christians.
What was the calendar for May 1999?
May 1999 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.
