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August 26, 1999 was the 238th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 26, 1999 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 26, 1999, who was born and died on August 26, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera), movies (e.g. Being John Malkovich, directed by Spike Jonze), TV series (e.g. Twice In A Lifetime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1999?
- August 26, 1999: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1999?
- August 26, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1999?
What day of the week was August 26, 1999?
August 26, 1999 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1999 can also be written as 8/26/1999 in the US and as 26/8/1999 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1999:
- The pilot episode of smackdown! aired
- Russia begins the second chechen war in response to the invasion of dagestan by the islamic international peacekeeping brigade.
August 26, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 26, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.62
- Apple AAPL: opens at $61.13
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $95.37
- General Electric GE: opens at $118.62
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.62
August 26, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1999 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1999 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 26, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 06:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 28, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1999.
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Who was born on August 26, 1999?
Famous people born on August 26, 1999:
- Spencer Torkelson
Spencer Torkelson is a rising star in baseball, known for his impressive hitting abilities.
- Kotoshoho Yoshinari
Japanese sumo wrestler.
- Koffi Dakoi
- Maks Ėbonh
- Damaris Egurrola
- Malene Helgø
- Arcëm Kancavy
- Menno Bergsen
- Madson
- Juchym Konoplja
- Manuel Llano
- Kingsley Michael
- Naz Reid
- Jesús Vargas
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 7 months old,
or 295 months and 24 days old,
or 1286 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9003 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 1999.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1999?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 1999.
August 26, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1999:
- Dianella Selvatico Estense
- Bruno Quaresima
- Tonči Gulin
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1999:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- LFO - Summer Girls
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Smash Mouth - All Star
August 26, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1999 was Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone
- Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Westlife - If I Let You Go
- Five - If Ya Gettin' Down
August 26, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1999 was Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Ginuwine - So Anxious
- Eric Benet Featuring Tamia - Spend My Life With You
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Case - Happily Ever After
August 26, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 1999 was De Hoy En Adelante by Millie, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Millie - De Hoy En Adelante
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Ricky Martin - Bella [She's All I Ever Had]
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Dejate Querer
August 26, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Being John Malkovich
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich
Country: United States of America
Boys Don't Cry
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Kimberly Peirce
Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III
Country: United States of America
The Bone Collector
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Starring: Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker
Country: United States of America
Topsy-Turvy
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Starring: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith
Chill Factor
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Hugh Johnson
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, David Paymer
August 26, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 1999 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Twice in a Lifetime
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Hidden Love
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alessandro Capone
Toast
Release year: 1999
Directed by: S.J. Clarkson
Metrosexuality
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair
Life Support
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nelson George
August 26, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
All The Queen'S Men
By: Linda Howard
Linda Howard effortlessly combines thrilling sensuality and heart-pounding drama tension. She brings back the mysterious hero of Kill and Tell in this powerful New York.
Worst Fears Realized
By: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington is not one to dwell on the past. He must rattle off old skeletons whenever his closest friends start to die.
The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing
By: Melissa Bank
Critics hail The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing as the debut of a major literary voice. It has been praised by readers and is a bestseller.
Assassins
By: Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins
Tribulation Force members face the most difficult challenges. They are international fugitives and struggle to find safe housing around the globe. Rayford Steele, Buck Williams and their despair at the loss of so many lives make plans to destroy Nicolae …
Black Notice
By: Patricia Cornwell
As shown. Title: Black Notice. Author: Patricia Cornwell. Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Sons. English. ISBN# 0399145087 full number line. English. This is not a BCE/Ex-Library.
August 26, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Army Men: Toys in Space
Arc the Lad III
AeroWings
Egoboo
Chrono Cross
Who was the US President on August 26, 1999?
On August 26, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1999?
On August 26, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1999?
On August 26, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
What happened in 1999?
1999 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Euro currency is introduced in 11 countries - members of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
- A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 19 inches (487 mm) at Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, temperatures plunge to -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), and 68 deaths are reported.
- Israel detains, and later expels, 14 members of Concerned Christians.
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What was the calendar for August 1999?
August 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
