The #1 country song on May 26, 1966

Distant Drums By Jim Reeves

Other #1 songs on May 26, 1966

#1 Hit Song

When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge

UK #1 Song

Paint It, Black
The Rolling Stones

#1 R&B Song

When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge

Notable May 26 birthdays in the 1960s

Alex Garland
Screenwriter
Born May 26, 1970

Dominic Mohan
Journalist
Born May 26, 1969

Kevin Moore
Pianist
Born May 26, 1967

Crown Prince Frederik
Prince
Born May 26, 1968

Simon Armitage
Poet
Born May 26, 1963

Dilip Joshi
TV Actor
Born May 26, 1965

Steve Pate
Golfer
Born May 26, 1961

Genie Francis
TV Actress
Born May 26, 1962