What happened this day in history May 26, 1972

What are the important events that happened on May 26, 1972? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 26, 1972: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 26, 1972 is the 147th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 219 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is May 13, 1972 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 1,261,440 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectatetracontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $174.95. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rat is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 26, 1972 Historical Events

  • 1972
    The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
  • 1972
    Willandra National Park is established in Australia.

Who were born on May 26, 1972?

  • 1972
    Kylie Ireland, Adult film actress, radio host and street artist
  • 1972
    Patsy Palmer, British actress

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