Historical Events
Musical Finale
Charles Strouse and Lee Adams' musical "All American", starring ray Bolger, closes at the Winter Garden Theater, NYC after 80 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Bob[cat] Goldthwait, comedian (Police Academy), born in Syracuse, New York
- Colin Vearncombe, British singer-songwriter (Black - "Wonderful Life"), born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England (d. 2016)
- Genie [Eugenie] Francis, actress (General Hospital, Bare Essence), born in Englewood, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Jules Van de Leene, Belgian painter, dies at 75
- Wilfrid Wilson, British Georgian poet (Flannan Isle), dies at 73
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About May 26, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stranger On The Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk
#1 Song: Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presley
