Saturday August 26, 2006: on this day

August 26, 2006 was the 238th day of the year 2006, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 26, 2006 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, 2006, who was born and died on August 26, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. London Bridge by Fergie), movies (e.g. Little Children, directed by Todd Field), TV series (e.g. The Minor Accomplishments Of Jackie Woodman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2006?


August 26, 2006 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2006 can also be written as 8/26/2006 in the US and as 26/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

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August 26, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2006:

  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict:
  • 2006 israel-lebanon conflict: eu officials warn that the peacekeeping force in lebanon won't disarm hezbollah. the lebanese government, army and parliament are responsible for disarming hezbollah.
  • 100 people were evacuated from the andover inn hotel, liverpool after a mysterious fire broke out in the early hours.
  • Chad expelled petronas malaysia and chevrontexaco from the united states for not meeting their tax obligations. chadian president, idriss deby, stated that chad, whose new national oil company was to partner with an exxon mobil-chevrontexaco-petronas consortium, will continue to work with us' exxon mobil while attempting to ampquotfind a solution with the two other partners.ampquot
  • Eyewitnesses claim israel attacked a reuters armored vehicle in gaza city. according to hospital staff, three observers and two cameramen were also injured.
  • In heavy fighting near dera bugti, baluchistan province, pakistani security forces killed rebel chieftain nawab akbar bugti. the fighting saw the deaths of at least 25 commandos as well as 30 insurgents.
  • Nasa delays launch of space shuttle 'atlantis (sts-115) by 24 hours although lightning struck the launch pad of the space shuttle on friday, no damage was done.
  • In an effort to end the 20-year-old conflict, the ugandan government and lord's resistance army signed a truce.
  • 4kids tv premiere: viva pinata

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August 26, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Westerlo : 1 - 1
  • Beveren - Mouscron : 3 - 1
  • Cercle Brugge - Genk : 0 - 1
  • Lierse - FC Brussels : 0 - 1
  • Standard - Waregem : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Nurnberg : 0 - 0
  • Bochum - Cottbus : 0 - 1
  • Hannover - Aachen : 0 - 3
  • Leverkusen - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Bielefeld : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Valencia - Betis : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Tenerife : 0 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Xerez : 0 - 1
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August 26, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2006 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, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Who was born on August 26, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan 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 Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa 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 Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke 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 Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American 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 Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 17 years 7 months old,

or 211 months and 3 days old,

or 917 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6425 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 2006.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2006?

There are 150 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, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2006.

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August 26, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2006:

  • Rainer Barzel

    Rainer Barzel was a German politician known for his role as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union.

  • Clyde Walcott

    Barbadian west indies cricketer (born 1926).

  • William Garnett

    American landscape photographer (b. 1916).

  • Bob Bray
  • Marie-Dominique Philippe
  • América Scarfò
  • Jevhen Kučerevs'kyj
  • Miguel Bebán
  • Liliana Durán. actriz española . (n. 1935)
  • Liliana Durán.
  • Père Philippe
  • François Lamoureux

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino 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.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

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August 26, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2006:

  • 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
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August 26, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - London Bridge youtube
  2. - Crazy
  3. - Promiscuous
  4. - Me & U
  5. - Buttons

August 26, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hips Don't Lie
  2. - Ain't No Other Man
  3. - Unfaithful
  4. - Everytime We Touch
  5. - You Give Me Something

August 26, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoulder Lean
  2. - Pullin' Me Back
  3. - Sexy Love
  4. - Deja Vu
  5. - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

August 26, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Labios Compartidos
  2. - Hips Don't Lie
  3. - Down
  4. - Angelito
  5. - Mas Alla Del Sol

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August 26, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Little Children

Little Children

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Todd Field

Starring: Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley

Country: United States of America

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Release year: 2006

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Eureka

Eureka

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Philip Alderton

August 26, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower

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"Vivid, remarkably fresh...Philbrick recasts the Pilgrims to the ages." The New York Times Book ReviewFinalist in the Pulitzer Prize for HistoryNew York Times Book Review Top Ten Books of the YearHow did America start? This simple question leads the author …

The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

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Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine.Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation-sun-drenched days, drunken nights,

Judge & Jury by James Patterson and Andrew Gross

Judge & Jury

By:

Andie deGrasse is an actress, single mom and aspiring actor. She is not your average juror. In an effort to be dismissed from the pool she claims that her most legal knowledge came from being a part of a stripper's …

Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance

Dead Wrong

By:

Joanna Brady, Cochise County Sheriff, has had to balance a family and her career for many years. Her second child is on the horizon, which only makes it more difficult for her, especially since she has never had to have …

Godless by Ann Coulter

Godless

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"If a martian arrived in America to establish the country's official religion, he would conclude that liberalism is it. Christianity and Judaism, however, are forbidden by law.

August 26, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Conveni 200X

The Conveni 200X

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Hamster

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Battleship/Connect Four/Sorry!/Trouble

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle game Traditional game

Publisher: DSI Games

Allison (novel series)

Allison (novel series)

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: MediaWorks

Armored Core 4

Armored Core 4

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; NA Sega; EU 505 Games

Call of Juarez

Call of Juarez

Platform: Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2006?

On August 26, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2006?

On August 26, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2006?

On August 26, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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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.

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for August 2006?

August 2006 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.

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