Historical Events
- Marine jet crashes on flight deck of USS Nimitz, killing 14
- The Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani and his coalition cabinet resign following a scandal over membership of the pseudo-masonic lodge P2 (Propaganda Due)
Famous Birthdays
- Eda-Ines Etti, Estonian pop singer (Eurovision), born in Haapsalu, Estonia
- Irini Merkouri, Greek-Romani pop and laïka singer, born in Ilion, Greece
- Isaac Sladen, American vocalist, pianist, and songwriter (The Fray - "How To Save A Life"; "You Found Me"), born in Boulder, Colorado
About May 26, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
- #1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants