Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_44482 ( "Outcome" text, "Date" text, "Tournament" text, "Surface" text, "Opponent" text, "Score" text )

### Question ###
What is the surface on 26 May 1996?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "Surface" FROM table_44482 WHERE "Date" = '26 may 1996'