Wednesday May 26, 2010: on this day

May 26, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2010 can also be written as 5/26/2010 in the US and as 26/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 2010 in May 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on May 26, 2010:

• After completing its 32nd mission, nasa's atlantis spacecraft lands at florida's kennedy space center. it will deliver a russian module to the international space station.
• In kunduz, afghanistan, more than 80 girls are now ill from a poison gas attack. it is believed that the attack was carried out by taliban terrorists whose version islam opposes girls being educated.
• The un security council was informed by judges of the international criminal court that sudanese authorities are protecting war criminals in darfur rather than allowing them to be tried.
• After an unsuccessful attempt at arresting a drug kingpin in kingston (the capital), jamaican police have arrested more than 500 people.
• Two leaders of ethiopia's opposition call for a rerun sunday's election won by western-backed meles zenawi. they claim that the elections were not free or fair, and that two of their leaders were killed by security forces.
• Brandenburg is now at level 4 on the disaster alert scale, as the water levels continue to rise along the oder and neisse rivers.
• Israel launched two night-time air attacks on gaza strip to respond to mortar attacks as well as the detonation 200 nbspkg explosives from a donkey-cart located near the border fence.
• Mahmoud abbas, president of palestinian authority, condemns iran. he said his people were "hijacked at the hands irans". this could be a reference to hamas' refusal to negotiate with fatah under iran's command. it announced that it would boycott the palestinian municipal election.
• A chief rabbi in a west bank settlement declared that women should not be allowed to stand for local elections.
• Lori berenson was released on parole after spending 15 years in peruvian prisons for her support of the tupac amaru revolutionary movement.
• Iraq announces that it will dissolve state-owned iraqi airways in the next three-years and pursue private options to avoid kuwait's asset claims arising from their 1990-91 war.
• International criminal court reports sudanese to the united nations security council because it refused to arrest former minister ahmed haroun or militia leader ali muhammad al abd-al-rahman.
• An lusaka court convicted katele kalumba, former zambian finance minister, of corruption and sentenced him to five years hard labor. six other people, including former officials from the finance ministry were also found guilty.
• During a blast in kandahar, two people are hurt and many vehicles are damaged.
• Charles djou, hawaii's 1st congressional district representative, is sworn in to the united states house of representatives.
• Elton john makes his moroccan debut at mawazine festival in rabat. he ignores calls to ban him by islamists, who feared that he would offend the public morals.
• Glastonbury festival 2010: virtual band gorillaz will replace u2 as the headliners
• 25 years after it was last seen, the alaotra grebe has been declared extinct.
• Security forces from the palestinian authority detained scores of hamas supporters and officials in the west bank, just days after hamas declared that it would boycott the palestinian municipal elections due to take place on july 17.
• Russian president dmitry medvedev and iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad disagree about russia's support of united nations sanctions regarding iran's nuclear program. some analysts describe it as the worst dispute between the two countries in several years.
• Luiz inacio lula da silva, brazilian president, questions why barack obama did not sign iran's nuclear deal with brazil and turkey. he also presented new sanctions to united nations security council.
• Space shuttle atlantis finishes its last scheduled mission following landing at kennedy space center in florida.

May 26, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 26, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.08
• Apple AAPL: opens at $250.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.34
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.89

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2010:

• 1 USD = 89.97 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0704 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1602 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.829 CNY
• 1 EUR = 109.38 JPY

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, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

• Lauryn Hill

  Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

• Helena Bonham Carter

  Helena 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 grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

• Corinne Le Poulain

  French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

• James Arness

  American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

• Peter Cushing

  England, united kingdom -- actor.

• Peggy Lee

  American singer, songwriter and arranger.

• Elisabeth Harnois

  American actress.

• Margaret Colin

  Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

• Nicki Aycox

  Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 26th

You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 24 days old,

or 725 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5077 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 2010?

There are 38 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, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 2010.

Famous people died on May 26, 2010:

• Art Linkletter

  Canadian entertainer.

• Jean Constantin

  French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

• Matt Hughes

  American mixed martial artist and wrestler.

• Chris Moran

  English air marshal and pilot (b. 1956).

• Kieran Phelan

  Irish politician (b. 1949).

• Christopher Moran

  British air chief marshal (born 1956).

• Jarvis Williams

  American football player.

• Michael H Jordan

  Businessman and former ceo of cbs corporation and pepsico (born 1936).

• Marie Corridon
• Leo Canjels
• John P. Lewis
• Anthony Hicks
• Piero Pierobon

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

• Ray Liotta

  American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

• George Brent

  Actor (baby face.

• Sharon Lynn

  Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

• Cybele

  Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

• Samuel Pepys

  Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament who is most famous for the detailed diary he kept for a decade,...

• Fount Haines

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

• Phinneas Newborn

  Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

• Adamae Davis

  Renowned jazz singer and performer.

• Zeki Velidi Togan

  Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

• Aloysuis Cornaro

  Prominent businessman known for his writings on living a healthy and balanced life.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 26th

Holidays on May 26, 2010:

• Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
• Georgia - National Day
• Poland - Mother's Day
• Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 2010:

• 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, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2010 was OMG by Usher, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 26, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 2010 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:

1. Usher - OMG
2. Katy Perry - California Gurls
3. B.o.B. - Airplanes
4. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
5. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart

May 26, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 26, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 2010 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:

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Drake - Over
3. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
4. Monica - Everything To Me
5. B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You

May 26, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 2010 was Guapa by Diego Torres, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

May 26, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 26, 2010 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:

1. Diego Torres - Guapa
2. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
3. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - Te Pido Perdon
4. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos
5. Banda Los Recoditos - Ando Bien Pedo