Paper Airplane Day
Paper Airplane Day is celebrated annually on May 26th. This day is dedicated to the simple yet fascinating activity of making and flying paper airplanes. It’s a fun and educational pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, sparking creativity and an interest in aerodynamics and engineering.
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500, often referred to as the Indy 500, is one of the most prestigious and iconic automobile races in the world. Held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, it is a cornerstone event in American motorsport and a key part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, which also includes the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
May 26th is a day that holds significance for various events and observances around the world.
Historical Events
1896: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is first published by Charles Dow.
1908: At Masjed Soleyman in southwest Persia, the first major commercial oil strike in the Middle East is made, signaling the beginning of the modern petroleum industry.
1923: The first 24 Hours of Le Mans race was held in France, which is now one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world.
1940: The Dunkirk evacuation begins during World War II, where Allied forces start a massive evacuation from Dunkirk, France.
1969: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after a successful eight-day mission, which included testing all the procedures for an actual moon landing.
1972: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
1998: The United States Supreme Court rules in Clinton v. City of New York that the line-item veto is unconstitutional.
Birthdays
1703: Samuel Pepys, English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, famous for his diary (d. 1703).
1907: John Wayne, American actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in Western films (d. 1979).
1926: Miles Davis, American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer (d. 1991).
1949: Pam Grier, American actress, known for her roles in blaxploitation films of the 1970s.
1964: Lenny Kravitz, American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor.
