What Happened on May 26, 2014

Historical Events

PM Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi becomes the 15th Prime Minister of India

  • Protests across Thailand in response to military coup; General Prayuth warns of a crackdown in demonstrations continue
  • World Health Organization confirms that Ebola has reached Sierra Leone

Famous Deaths

  • Didymos I, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan (2005-10), dies at 92
  • Manuel Uribe Garza, Mexican man who suffered from morbid obesity (peak weight of 600 kg), dies at 48
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About May 26, 2014

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All Of Me - John Legend
  • UK #1 Song: Stay With Me - Sam Smith