Historical Events
- 1st legal gambling casino opens in Atlantic City
Famous Birthdays
- Jaheim [Hoagland], American R&B singer ("Put That Woman First"), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Phil Elverum (né Elvrum), American singer-songwriter (The Microphones), born in Anacortes, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Cybele, Greek actress (b. 1887)
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About May 26, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: With A Little Luck - Wings
- #1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M