Monday May 26, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/26/2014, UK date format: 26/5/2014

May 26th, 2014 was the 146th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was All Of Me by John Legend.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while Capital In The Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching La Malquerida. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Age of Empires: Castle Siege or Daisenryaku Perfect HD.

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 2014 calendar.

May 26, 2014 Events

What happened on May 26, 2014?

Historical Events

Pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine 2014: Pro-Russian militants force Donetsk International Airport to be closed. This was one day after they prevented any Donetsk residents from voting in the Ukrainian presidential election. (Reuters via Chicago Tribune). The Ukrainian Air Force launches airstrikes against Donetsk International Airport, while paratroopers arrive to combat pro-Russian separatists.
Pro-Russian militants force Donetsk International Airport to be closed a day after they prevented any Donetsk residents from voting in the Ukrainian presidential elections.
While the Ukrainian Air Force conducts airstrikes at Donetsk International Airport, paratroopers are deployed to combat pro-Russian separatists.
2014 Chibok kidnapping. Air Marshal Alex Barde of Nigeria, the head of defense tells Abuja protestors that although the military knows the location of the 300 girls kidnapped in Boko Haram's hands, they are afraid to rescue them from the terror of having them killed.
Air Marshal Alex Barde of Nigeria, head of defense, informs Abuja protestors that while the military knows the location of the 300 girls kidnapped in Boko Haram's attack, they are reluctant to save them because of the fear of losing them.
Islamist insurgency: At least 33 security personnel were killed by the Islamist terror group Boko Haram during attacks in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.
At least 33 security personnel were killed by Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram in attacks on Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.
Pfizer, a drugmaker, says it won't pursue its $119 billion offer for AstraZeneca.
A passenger train crashes into a goods train in Uttar Pradesh (India), killing at least 25 and injuring 100.
A fire at a bus terminal north Seoul, in the South Korean city Goyang, resulted in at least seven deaths and twenty injuries.
Since Wednesday's storms in southern and central China, at least 26 people have been killed and 10 are missing.
2014 Thai coup d’etat: Prayuth Chanocha, the leader of the coup, claims to have the trust of King of Thailand Bhumibol Aulyadej.
Prayuth Chanocha, a leader of the coup, claims to have the trust of King of Thailand Bhumibol Aulyadej.
Shri Narendra Modi is inducted as the 15th Prime Minster of India.
Egyptian presidential election 2014: Egyptian voters go to the polls during the first day of a two-day voting period. Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to be elected.
Egypt's voters go to the polls during the first day of a two-day voting period. Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to be elected.
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May 26, 2014 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, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 26, 2014?

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, 2014 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: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

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Can the numbers in May 26, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

May 26, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 26, 2014?

The day of the week was Monday.

May 26th marks the 145th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

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

May 2014 calendar

May	2014
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, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on May 26, 2014?

Holidays

Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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

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