Historical Events
- Buddhist sets himself on fire at US consulate in Hué, South Vietnam
- Guyana (formerly British Guiana) declares independence from the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- Grant Bradburn, New Zealand cricketer and coach (son of Wynne NZ off-spinner), born in Hamilton, New Zealand
Helena Bonham Carter (58 years old)
British actress (Harry Potter, Fight Club, The King's Speech, Enid, The Wings of the Dove), born in London, England
- Zola Budd Pieterse, South African long-distance runner (World Cross Country Champion 1985, 86), born in Bloemfontein South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Don Castle, American actor (Born to Speed; The Invisible Wall), and television producer (Lassie), dies of accidental pain medication overdose at 48
- Neal Dodd, actor (Only Women, You Belong to Me), dies at 86
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About May 26, 1966
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
#1 Song: Paint It, Black - The Rolling Stones
