Sunday May 26, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/26/2019, UK date format: 26/5/2019

May 26th, 2019 was the 146th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Sunday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (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 2019 calendar.

May 26, 2019 Events

What happened on May 26, 2019?

Historical Events

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.
Three blasts in Kathmandu, Nepal kill four people and injure seven more. Police suspect a Maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
Three French militants are sentenced to death in Iraq for their participation in ISIS insurgency. (BBC). A truck bomb explodes in a market in Nineveh, Iraq. It kills 5 people and injures 8.
Three French militants are sentenced to death in Iraq for their participation in ISIS.
Five people are killed and eight injured when a truck bomb explodes in Nineveh, Iraq.
Boko Haram: A Boko Haram attack on the northern shores of Lake Chad results in the deaths of four soldiers from the Chadian Army as well as a journalist. According to reports, Boko Haram has continued their incursion into northern Chad.
A Boko Haram attack on the northern shores of Lake Chad results in the deaths of four soldiers from the Chadian Army as well as a journalist. According to reports, Boko Haram has continued their incursion into northern Chad.
An attack on a Catholic Church in northern Burkina Faso leaves four people dead. This is the latest in a series of attacks on Christian worship places in the region.
The public is invited to view the initial stage of Sydney Metro's automated rapid transit system.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced that, just days before the scheduled trial, it had agreed to pay $85 Million to Oklahoma for allegations that it contributed to the U.S. opioid crisis.
2019 Peru earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck northeastern Peru, resulting in one death and many injuries.
One person was killed and many others were injured by a strong earthquake measuring 8.8 in northeastern Peru.
2019 European Parliament elections: Voters in Austria, Bulgaria and Croatia, Denmark, Estonian Finland, Finland, Metropolitan France (Germany), Greece, Hungary, Italy. Lithuania. Luxembourg, Poland. Portugal. Romania. Slovenia. Spain.
The latest European Parliament elections are in their final stages. Voters from Austria, Bulgaria and Croatia, Denmark, Estonian Finland, Finland, Metropolitan France Germany, Greece, Hungary. Italy, Lithuania Luxembourg, Poland. Portugal, Romania. Slovenia.
2019 Belgian Federal Election: Belgian voters head to the polls to elect members of the Chamber of Representatives.
Belgian voters will vote for members of the Chamber of Representatives in addition to the European Parliament elections and regional elections.
2019 Lithuanian Presidential Election: Lithuanians are also heading to the polls in order to elect their next president in the second round.
Lithuanians are also heading to the polls in order to elect their next president in the second round.
Peter O'Neill, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, announces his resignation following disputes about his dual citizenship. This comes after several weeks of defections to his coalition government.
2019 Greek legislative elections: Alexis Tsipras (Greek Prime Minister), whose term ends in October, has called for snap elections after his leftist Syriza party was crushed by the opposition conservatives at the European Parliament elections.
After the heavy defeat of Syriza's leftist party in the European Parliament elections, Alexis Tsipras (Greek Prime Minister) calls for snap elections.
2019 IndyCar Series - 2016 IndyCar Series champion Simon Pagenaud from France wins the 103rd Indianapolis 500.
The 2016 IndyCar Series Champion Simon Pagenaud from France wins the 103rd Indianapolis 500.
2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships: Finland beats Canada to win the gold medal at Ice Hockey World Championships in Slovakia.
Finland beats Canada to win the gold medal at Ice Hockey World Championship in Slovakia.
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May 26, 2019 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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May 26, 2019 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 26, 2019?

Prem Tinsulanonda

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.