Sunday May 26, 2013: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/26/2013, UK date format: 26/5/2013

May 26th, 2013 was the 146th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Blood Ties. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Banner Saga or Dead Space 3.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 26 across the years or at May 2013 calendar.

May 26, 2013 Events

What happened on May 26, 2013?

Historical Events

Two rockets struck Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, in the predominantly Shiite suburbs. This area also acts as Hezbollah's stronghold.
Somali Civil War (2009-present). Six people are killed by militants from Somalia at police posts near the Kenyan border.
Six people were killed by militant Somalian attackers at Kenyan border police stations.
At the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the Palme d'Or was won by the French film Blue Is the Most Warmest Colour.
Fast & Furious 6 debuts at the top in movie sales in 59 countries including Canada and the United States, where it grossed an estimated $122million.
According to the Governor of Bank of Japan, although an increase in interest rates will put some stress on Japanese financial institutions due to increased demand for liquidity, these institutions have sufficient resilience to withstand such shocks.
Better Place, an electric car company, announces that it will file for bankruptcy.
A collision between a party bus and a passenger vehicle near Burlingame in California results in at least one death and 10 injuries.
Whiteface Mountain, U.S. State of New York, experiences three feet (91cm) of snow.
Grant Acord, a 17-year-old American boy is being charged with attempted aggravated killing for plotting to attack West Albany High School in Albany, Oregon. Six explosives were discovered in Grant Acord's bedroom.
British counter-terrorism officers have arrested another man in connection to the Woolwich attack of 2013.
Paris, France: An estimated 150,000 people protested against gay marriage. 100 people were arrested. (BBC),
Twenty20 cricket saw the Mumbai Indians defeat Chennai Super Kings to win their maiden Indian Premier League title.
Motorsport: German Nico Rosberg wins Monaco Grand Prix in Formula One. (BBC) Tony Kanaan from Brazil wins IndyCar's Indianapolis 500. (The New York Times). In NASCAR Kevin Harvick won the Coca-Cola 600. A cable supporting a Fox Skycam fell on the track during the race. This caused minor injuries to 10 spectators, and some minor damage to several cars.
German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix.
IndyCar's Indianapolis 500 winner is Tony Kanaan from Brazil.
Kevin Harvick is the winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in NASCAR. A cable supporting a Fox Skycam fell on the track during the race. This caused minor injuries to 10 spectators, and some minor damage to several cars.
Vincenzo Nibali, an Italian cyclist, wins the Giro d'Italia in road cycling.
Donegal, in Gaelic football won the Ulster Senior Football Championship victory over Tyrone to open their All-Ireland defense.
Venus Williams, a tennis player, loses in the French Open's first round for the first time since 2001.
The Memorial Cup 2013 was won by the Halifax Mooseheads in ice hockey when they defeat the Portland Winterhawks.
Boo Weekley wins Crowne Plaza Invitational in professional golf. (ESPN)Matteo Manassero is the youngest winner of the BMW PGA Championship.
Boo Weekley wins Crowne Plaza Invitational
Matteo Manassero is the youngest winner of the BMW PGA Championship.
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May 26, 2013 Famous Birthdays

Other May 26th famous birthdays

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.
Helena Bonham Carter
English actress.
Scott Disick
Reality Star.

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How old am I?

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May 26, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 26, 2013?

Other May 26th famous deaths

Art Linkletter
Canadian entertainer.
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.

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May 26, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Snake

Element: Water

Snake personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in May 26, 2013 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 26, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 26, 2013?

The day of the week was Sunday.

May 26th marks the 145th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 219 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2013 calendar

May	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

May 26, 2013 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 26, 2013?

Holidays

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

Saints

Saint Germain of Paris
Saint William of Aquitaine
Saint Simitrius
Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
Saint Lambert (d.1154)
Saint Berenger (died 1093)

Music charts

What was the number one song on May 26, 2013? Which were the top hits on May 26, 2013?
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