What happened on Friday May 26, 2017?

Here's what happened on May 26, 2017:

• 2017 Minya Attack on Coptic Christians On May 26, 2017, a tragic terrorist attack occurred in Minya Governorate, Egypt, where gunmen opened fire on buses carrying Coptic Christians. The assault resulted in at least 28 fatalities and dozens of injuries. In response, the Egyptian Air Force conducted retaliatory strikes against militant camps in eastern Libya.
• Taliban Attack on Afghan Army Base Taliban militants launched a deadly assault on an Afghan National Army Base in the Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province, resulting in the deaths of approximately 15 soldiers. This attack underscores the ongoing instability in Afghanistan.
• UN Calls for Civilian Protection in Syrian Civil War The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Bin Ra'ad, urged Syrian air forces to distinguish between civilians and military targets during the ongoing Syrian Civil War, highlighting the critical need to protect innocent lives.
• Construction Begins on European Extremely Large Telescope Construction commenced on the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) in northern Chile, with plans for the telescope to become operational by 2024. This massive project represents a significant advancement in astronomical research capabilities.
• Katie Hopkins Leaves LBC After Controversial Tweet Right-wing media personality Katie Hopkins was dismissed from LBC radio with immediate effect following a controversial tweet about Islamic terrorism in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing. Her 'final solution' comment was deemed highly inappropriate and offensive.
• Greg Gianforte Wins Montana House Seat Despite Assault Charge Republican Greg Gianforte won the Montana House special election on May 25, 2017, despite being charged with assaulting a reporter the day before the vote. He defeated Democrat Rob Quist and acknowledged his mistake in his victory speech, emphasizing personal accountability.
• 2017 Sri Lankan Flood and Landslide Disaster The Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka reported devastating floods and landslides affecting 14 districts, resulting in 91 confirmed deaths and 110 people missing, highlighting the severe environmental challenges faced by the country.
• Death of Zbigniew Brzezinski Zbigniew Brzezinski, a prominent Polish-American diplomat who served as a counselor to President Lyndon B. Johnson and National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, passed away at the age of 89.

Events in 2017

May 26, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 26, 2017

May 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 26, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.61
• Apple AAPL: opens at $154.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.80
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.85

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8942 EUR
• 1 USD = 111.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7812 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3406 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3448 CAD

May 26, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Levante - UCAM Murcia : 3 - 1

May 26, 2017 was a Friday and it was the 146th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2017 can also be written as 5/26/2017 in the US and as 26/5/2017 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 2017 in May 2017 calendar

Famous people died on May 26, 2017:

• Zbigniew Brzezinski

  Polish-born american politician (b. 1928).

• Laura Biagiotti
• Jim Bunning

Famous people who died in 2017

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
4. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You
5. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.

May 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2017 was That's What I Like by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
4. Future - Mask Off
5. Lil Uzi Vert - XO TOUR Llif3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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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, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:29 am and setting at 10:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 2017.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 2017

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Someone born on May 26, 2017 is:

7 years 11 months old,

or 95 months and 19 days old,

or 415 weeks and 6 days old,

or 2911 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 2017?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 26, 2017.

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