Historical Events
1st US Helicopter Flight
1st successful helicopter flight in US: Vought-Sikorsky US-300 designed by Igor Sikorsky
Famous Birthdays
- Levon Helm, American drummer and singer (The Band - "Up On Cripple Creek"; "The Weight"), and actor (Coal Miner's Daughter; The Right Stuff), born in Elaine, Arkansas (d. 2012)
- Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, French Canadian politician
1940 Highlights
About May 26, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
