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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 5.21.2026

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 410939

May 21, 2026 05:00 AM

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦ 2018: From May 19–26 The wedding buzz surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle completely dominated headlines after their royal wedding at Windsor Castle.

♦ 2016: A rare “blue moon” event occurred for astronomy fans on May 22.

♦ 2012: On May 22 SpaceX launched its Dragon capsule on the first commercial mission to the International Space Station.

♦ 1990: North and South Yemen officially united to form the modern Republic of Yemen on May 22.

♦ 1986: Millions of people link hands across the U.S. May 25 for "Hands Across America."

♦ 1977: The original Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope) movie opens May 25.

♦ 1972: Richard Nixon becomes the first U.S. president to visit Russia May 22.

♦ 1967: "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" premiers May 22 on PBS.

♦ 1787: The U.S. Constitutional convention opens May 25 in Philadelphia.

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Sham Reddy CRS

Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH

CRS

Thanks as always, for sharing your wisdom, Dorie!!!

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates.

May 21, 2026 05:13 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Some events are vivid in my mind, some not so much and some not at all. What a variety. Let me conclude by saying it was a learning day. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

May 21, 2026 05:28 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... I suppose one of the "signs" of getting older is that we often remember things that happened decades ago more vividly than things that happened a year ago. That's how I feel about the Richard Nixon visit to Russia.

May 21, 2026 05:41 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Dorie. Thanks for sharing your interesting list of fun facts.

May 21, 2026 05:58 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Was that royal wedding eight years ago already. That just seems crazy to me.

May 21, 2026 06:12 AM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Lots of historical facts this week, a busy week in history.

May 21, 2026 06:25 AM

Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff

Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY

Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

Mr Rogers appeared before our kids were born, but once they were old enough, he was right there on our TV changing sweaters!

May 21, 2026 06:45 AM

Lawrence & Sheila Agra...

Plainview, NY

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, it does seem like that royal wedding was not too long ago. How time flies!

May 21, 2026 08:05 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie the company I was working for in 1986 took part in the Linking Hand Across America

May 21, 2026 09:06 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- when I read your Throwback Thursday posts I am always amazed at the number of events I've lived through...and many I've forgotten.

May 21, 2026 11:18 AM

Dee Toohey

Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Longwood, FL

Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro

Thank you for the reminders, Dorie. I remember when Mr. Rogers came onto TV. Who could forget the royal wedding hype? And Star Wars! Do you know I have never seen any of those movies?

May 21, 2026 05:14 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I was visiting a friend in Albuquerque in 1986 and we participated in Hands Across America. I think I have a photo somewhere! I can't believe it was so long ago.

May 21, 2026 05:40 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I guess I missed the blue moon back in 2016, but it would be cool to see, haha. The only blue moon I have had is the beer, haha.

May 22, 2026 06:03 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Dorie,
Who could forget the Harry / Megan wedding? The media still can't leave them alone.

May 22, 2026 06:31 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie:

As always I remember some of these but not all. I was in Washington DC in college when the first Star Wars movie came out and stood in line for an hour to get in.

Jeff

May 23, 2026 05:39 PM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Sand 'n Sea Properties - Galveston, TX

Galveston, TX 936-203-0279

These posts are always fun to read. Hope you are doing well, Dorie.

May 28, 2026 03:21 PM

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