Sunday May 26, 2013: on this day

May 26, 2013 was the 146th day of the year 2013, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 26, 2013 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, 2013, who was born and died on May 26, 2013, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 2013, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Hold Us by Macklemore), movies (e.g. Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman), TV series (e.g. Blood Ties) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 2013 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 2013?


May 26, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2013 can also be written as 5/26/2013 in the US and as 26/5/2013 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 2013:

  • 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: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Levante : 0 - 1
  • Ath Madrid - Mallorca : 0 - 0
  • Betis - Zaragoza : 4 - 0
  • Espanol - Barcelona : 0 - 2
  • Getafe - Vallecano : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Real Madrid B : 1 - 1
  • Girona - Barcelona B : 1 - 0
  • Lugo - Sabadell : 2 - 0
  • Murcia - Ponferradina : 0 - 2
  • Numancia - Hercules : 3 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Nice : 0 - 2
  • Bastia - Sochaux : 0 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Evian Thonon Gaillard : 2 - 1
  • Brest - Nancy : 1 - 2
  • Lille - St Etienne : 1 - 1
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May 26, 2013: 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, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 2013 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 26, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 2013 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 2013 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, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 08:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 2013.

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Who was born on May 26, 2013?


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, 2013: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 10 years 10 months old,

or 130 months and 3 days old,

or 565 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3960 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 2013.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 2013?

There are 58 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, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 26, 2013.

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May 26, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 2013:

  • Jaking Vance

    Jack Vance was an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his Dying Earth series.

  • Ray Barnhart

    American businessman and politician (b. 1928).

  • Roberto Civita

    Italian-brazilian businessman (b. 1936).

  • Otto Muehl

    Austrian-portuguese director and painter (d. 2013).

  • Tom Lichtenberg

    American football coach and player (d. 2013).

  • John Bierwirth

    American lawyer and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Renzo Orrù
  • Peter Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht
  • Gioacchino Calabrò
  • Héctor Garza

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.

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May 26, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 2013:

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

Saints celebrated on May 26, 2013:

  • 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, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Just Give Me A Reason
  3. - Mirrors
  4. - When I Was Your Man
  5. - Stay

May 26, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2013 was Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Hold Us
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Started From The Bottom
  4. - Suit & Tie
  5. - Power Trip

May 26, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Limbo
  3. - Zumba
  4. - Te Amo (Para Siempre)
  5. - Como Le Gusta A Tu Cuerpo

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May 26, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

May 26, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Blood Ties

Blood Ties

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Guillaume Canet

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. Aliens

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Conrad Vernon

The Mimic

The Mimic

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jung Huh

The Fosters

The Fosters

Release year: 2013

Country: United States of America

May 26, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander

Proof of Heaven

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This is the #1 New York Times bestseller about a neurosurgeon's near-death experience. It is for readers of 7 Lessons from Heaven. Near-death experiences have been reported by thousands of people, but scientists argue that they are impossible.

Paris by Edward Rutherfurd

Paris

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Edward Rutherfurd the great master of historical novels, comes a stunning epic about Paris.

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

By:

"Sedaris has a remarkable skill as a storyteller and an incredibly skilled essayist .... And based on this latest collection, it seems he is only getting better." Los Angeles Times: A man walks into a car bar and...

A Delicate Truth by John le Carré

A Delicate Truth

By:

A counter-terrorist operation code-named Wildlife is being mounted against the British crown colony Gibraltar. Its purpose is to capture and abduct an important jihadist arms buyer.

Cooked by Michael Pollan

Cooked

By:

Michael Pollan's Cooked explores previously unexplored territory in his own kitchen. He discovers how the four classic elements of fire, water, air and earth can transform food.

May 26, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cry of Fear

Cry of Fear

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, first-person shooter

Civilization V: Brave New World

Civilization V: Brave New World

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: 2K Games (Windows) Aspyr (OS X, Linux)

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Platform: Android iOS Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Windows Phone Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: 505 Games

The Dark Eye: Demonicon

The Dark Eye: Demonicon

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Kalypso Media

Ascend: Hand of Kul

Ascend: Hand of Kul

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Microsoft Studios Signal Studios (Steam)

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Who was the US President on May 26, 2013?

On May 26, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 2013?

On May 26, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 2013?

On May 26, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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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 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for May 2013?

May 2013 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.

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