Famous Birthdays
- Hwang Dong-hyuk, South Korean filmmaker (directed Squid Game), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Matt Stone, American actor, animator and producer (South Park, The Book of Mormon), born in Houston, Texas
- Steven Rice, Canadian NHL right wing (World Junior C'ship gold 1991, captain), born in Kitchener, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- John Longden, British actor (Man From Interpol), dies at 70
Died in 1971 1971 Highlights
About May 26, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
- #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn