Friday May 26, 1972: on this day

May 26, 1972 was the 147th day of the year 1972, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 26, 1972 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1972, who was born and died on May 26, 1972, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1972, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites), movies (e.g. The Way of the Dragon, directed by Bruce Lee), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1972 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1972?


May 26, 1972 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1972 can also be written as 5/26/1972 in the US and as 26/5/1972 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1972: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1972:

  • Nixon and brezhnev signs salt accord
  • Joe frazier tkos ron stander in five rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
  • Us president richard nixon and soviet leader leonid brezhnev signs salt accord.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • The united states and the soviet union sign the anti-ballistic missile treaty.
  • Willandra national park is established in australia.

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May 26, 1972: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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.

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May 26, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1972 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 26, 1972: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1972 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 1972 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, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 04:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 1972 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1972.

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Who was born on May 26, 1972?


Famous people born on May 26, 1972:

  • Emmanuell Khan

    Contributed to the study of quantum field theory and string theory.

  • Jaclyn Stapp

    Jaclyn Stapp is an American singer and the wife of Creed lead singer Scott Stapp.

  • Tristram Stuart

    British author and journalist focusing on environmental issues and food waste.

  • Patsy Palmer

    English actress.

  • Selenis Leyva

    Tv actress.

  • Alan White

    English drummer (oasis, starclub).

  • Julie Plec

    Producer.

  • Shary Boyle

    Canadian painter and sculptor.

  • Filippo Venturi
  • Claudio Sinatti
  • Massimo Urbano
  • Vladimir Šujster
  • Zoltan Sabo
  • Emilio Belmonte
  • Kristinn Björnsson
  • Ljubiša Dunđerski
  • Panagiōtīs Egkōmitīs

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    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

    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

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

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

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

  • James Arness
    James Arness

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

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

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

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

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

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May 26, 1972: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 51 years 10 months old,

or 622 months and 2 days old,

or 2704 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18934 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1972.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1972?

There are 59 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, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 26, 1972.

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May 26, 1972: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1972:

  • Armandinho
  • Edna Goodrich
  • Félix Garcia

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

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

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    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.

  • Phinneas Newborn

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

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

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

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May 26, 1972: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1972:

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

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1972:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1972: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1972 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1972 was Oh Girl by The Chi-Lites, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 26, 1972: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oh Girl
  2. - I'll Take You There
  3. - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
  4. - Look What You Done For Me
  5. - The Candy Man

May 26, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1972 was Amazing Grace by Pipes & Drums & The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guard, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 26, 1972: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Amazing Grace
  2. - Metal Guru
  3. - Could It Be Forever / Cherish
  4. - Come What May
  5. - Rocket Man

May 26, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1972 was I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 26, 1972: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1972 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Take You There
  2. - Oh Girl
  3. - Look What You Done For Me
  4. - Ask Me What You Want
  5. - Woman's Gotta Have It

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May 26, 1972: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1972 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Way of the Dragon

The Way of the Dragon

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Bruce Lee

Starring: Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Nora Miao, Ping Ou Wei

Country: United States of America

Sitting Target

Sitting Target

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Douglas Hickox

Starring: Oliver Reed, Jill St. John, Ian McShane, Edward Woodward

Revolver

Revolver

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Sergio Sollima

Starring: Agostina Belli, Paola Pitagora, Fabio Testi, Oliver Reed, Sal Borgese, Carla Mancini, Jacques Herlin, Steffen Zacharias, Marco Mariani, Calisto Calisti, Michel Bardinet, Daniel Beretta

Country: Italy

Chato's Land

Chato's Land

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jack Palance, James Whitmore, Simon Oakland

Baron Blood

Baron Blood

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Elke Sommer, Massimo Girotti, Luciano Pigozzi

May 26, 1972: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1972 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Andy Smith

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1972

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

May 26, 1972: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1972 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Eleanor And Franklin by Joseph P. Lash

Eleanor And Franklin

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#1 New York Times Bestseller--Winners of the Pulitzer Prize & National Book AwardIn Joseph P.'s extraordinary biography about the most important political couple of the 20th century, Joseph P.

My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

My Name Is Asher Lev

By:

Asher Lev, a Ladover Hashid, is kosher and prays three times daily. He also believes in the Ribbono Shel Olom (Master of the Universe).

The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

By:

The bestselling author of Jurassic Park and Timeline is back with a thriller about neurological experimentation. Harry Benson suffers from violent seizures.

Bring Me A Unicorn by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Bring Me A Unicorn

By:

The first volume of Lindbergh’s letters and diaries, in which Lindbergh meets her future husband. Introduction by the Author; Index. Photographs.

The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk

The Winds Of War

By:

The author of Herman Wouk's epic historical fiction of World War II is a masterpiece in historical fiction. His story immerses us into the lives of one family, who finds themselves at the center of the war's chaos.

May 26, 1972: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 1972 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hunt the Wumpus

Hunt the Wumpus

Platform: BASIC, TI-99/4A

Genre: Adventure game

Pong

Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Empire

Empire

Platform: PDP 11/45 (1971), HP2000 (1973), HP3000 (1984), DOS, Commodore Amiga, Macintosh, Windows, Linux (2003)

Genre: 4X, wargame

history

Who was the US President on May 26, 1972?

On May 26, 1972 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1972?

On May 26, 1972 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1972?

On May 26, 1972 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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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.

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What happened in 1972?

1972 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announces over television and radio the implementation of martial law.
  • President Marcos ends emergency crisis in Philippines
  • Dude opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 16 performances

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What was the calendar for May 1972?

May 1972 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.

Discover how May 1972 calendar looked like.

Friday May 26, 1972