May 26th

May 26th, 1896: Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula went on sale in the United Kingdom.

May 26th, 1990: The final episode of The Tracey Ullman Show aired on Fox.

May 26th, 1998: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for immigrants entering the U.S. is located mostly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.

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Singer Stevie Nicks turns 72 years old.

 

Singer Hank Williams, Jr. turns 71 years old.

 

Actress Pam Grier turns 71 years old.

 

Actor/comedian Bobcat Goldthwait turns 58 years old.

 

Musician Lenny Kravitz turns 56 years old.

 

Actress Helena Bonham Carter turns 54 years old.

 

Singer Lauryn Hill turns 45 years old.

 

Author/illustrator Raina Telgemeier turns 43 years old.

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May 26th is National Paper Airplane Day.