1967⚡ Event
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Released
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the first progressive rock albums, was released.
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What Happened on May 26?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for May 26 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 26(4)
1989⚡ Event
Tropical Storm Cecil
Tropical Storm Cecil dissipated over Laos after devastating Quảng Nam province, Vietnam, and causing the deaths of 751 people.
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1999⚡ Event
Manchester United Wins Champions League
Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League final, becoming the first English football club to win three major championships in the same season.
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2002⚡ Event
I-40 Bridge Disaster
Barges being towed destroyed part of a bridge near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, causing vehicles to fall into the Arkansas River. The aftermath was pictured.
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Birthdays on May 26(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons, an American football player, was born.
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Deaths on May 26(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski was a Polish-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter.
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2019🕊️ Death
Prem Tinsulanonda
Prem Tinsulanonda was a Thai military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Thailand from 1980 to 1988.
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2022🕊️ Death
Andy Fletcher
Andy Fletcher was an English musician, best known as a founding member of the electronic band Depeche Mode.
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2022🕊️ Death
Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta was an American actor, known for his roles in Goodfellas and Field of Dreams.
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2022🕊️ Death
Alan White
Alan White was an English drummer, best known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes.
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May 26 in History
May 26 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 26
Examples currently recorded for May 26 include Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Released (1967), Tropical Storm Cecil (1989), Manchester United Wins Champions League (1999). View all events →
Birthdays on May 26
People recorded as born on May 26 include Lara Goodall, Mathew Barzal, Micah Parsons. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 26
Remembered figures who died on May 26 include Zbigniew Brzezinski, Prem Tinsulanonda, Andy Fletcher. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 26?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for May 26: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 26?
- One event currently recorded for May 26 is: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Released.
- Who was born on May 26?
- People recorded as born on May 26 include Lara Goodall, Mathew Barzal, Micah Parsons.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 26?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for May 26.
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