What is may 26 2011?

May 26, 2011, was a Thursday. Some notable events that occurred on this day include:

  • Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was indicted on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape of a hotel maid in New York City. This scandal shook the world of global finance and politics.

  • The Euromaidan movement began in Ukraine, which would eventually lead to the fall of the government and the Russian annexation of Crimea.

  • The actor Jeff Conaway, known for his roles in the TV shows "Taxi" and "Babylon 5," died at age 60 due to complications from drug addiction.

  • The National Hurricane Center in the United States announced that the Atlantic hurricane season had officially begun, with the first tropical storm of the year named Arlene forming in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • In sports, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Miami Heat 83-80 in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Overall, May 26, 2011, was a day marked by significant events in politics, entertainment, and natural disasters.