Thursday August 26, 2010: on this day

August 26, 2010 was the 238th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 26, 2010 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, 2010, who was born and died on August 26, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky), TV series (e.g. Sidekick) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2010?


August 26, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2010 can also be written as 8/26/2010 in the US and as 26/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 26, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2010:

  • Nadja benaissa, a german hiv-positive singer, is found guilty for grievous bodily injury after she transmitted hiv to a man through unprotected sex without her disclosing her condition.
  • Protests by civil servants continue in south africa, demanding better pay and benefits.
  • Two f-16 aircrafts from greece collide in mid-air south crete. 2 of the 3 pilots were rescued.
  • 2010 pakistan floods
  • Nearly half a million pakistanis are ordered to move into towns like sujawal, mirpur bathoro, and daro that have been evacuated by flooding.
  • The pakistan taliban threatens to kidnap aid workers.
  • According to the united states food and drug administration, salmonella was found in eggs due to feed given to hens by hillandale farm and wright county egg.
  • Olli heinonen, former director of the international atomic energy agency, claims iran has enough low-enricheduranium to make one or two nuclear bombs.
  • Germany asks israel to arrest klaas carel fber, a nazi war criminal who murdered 20 jews at westerbork concentration camp.
  • Following a request by hezbollah, iran's minister for defense ahmad vahidi offers military assistance to lebanon.
  • According to south korea's presidential office, north korean leader kim jong il is currently visiting china for the second year in a row.
  • Russian police detained activists from amnesty international, and removed volunteers from greenpeace russia during a u2 concert.
  • Independent counsel concludes that governor david paterson of new york gave misleading evidence regarding his intention to pay for tickets he received to last year's mlb world series. the issue is referred to the albany district attorney for possible prosecution for perjury.
  • Mexico requests its latin american neighbors to identify the 72 victims of murder in tamaulipas.
  • Solomon islands mp steve laore has died, reducing the newly elected prime minister danny philip’s parliamentary majority down to one.
  • Ichiro ozawa, powerbroker of the democratic party of japan, announces that he will challenge naoto kan, prime minister of japan for the leadership position. a ballot will be held in september 14.
  • Cameron falls turns red when heavy rains wash the red argillite sediment out of old sedimentary rocks into a river at waterton lakes national park, alberta.
  • 2010 pakistan floods: pakistan orders half a million people to evacuate towns like sujawal, mirpur bathoro, and daro that are being threatened by flooding. (afp via google news: the pakistan taliban threatens to kidnap foreign assistance workers.
  • South korea provides emergency assistance to north korea in case of floods.
  • According to the new york times, mohammed zia salehi is a karzai official who has been accused of graft. he is listed on the payroll of the united states central intelligence agency.

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August 26, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $245.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.09
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.66
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.78

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 84.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0571 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0237 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8008 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 107.39 JPY

August 26, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Novara - Triestina : 2 - 0
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August 26, 2010: 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, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2010 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, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 09:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Who was born on August 26, 2010?


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, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 2 days old,

or 709 weeks

or 4963 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2010?

There are 151 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, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2010.

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August 26, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2010:

  • Raimon Panikkar

    Catalan priest and scholar (b. 1918).

  • Frank Baumgartl
  • Bob Maitland
  • Giuliano Manacorda
  • Bruno Napoli
  • Miguel Ángel Castanedo

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.

  • Elijan Loomis

    Known for his work in X-ray spectroscopy.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th

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August 26, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2010:

  • 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, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2010 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, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 26, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2010 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:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - Dynamite
  3. - California Gurls
  4. - I Like It
  5. - Teenage Dream youtube

August 26, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 26, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2010 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:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Miss Me
  4. - Your Love
  5. - Deuces

August 26, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 26, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2010 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:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Yerbatero
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 26, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Swan

Black Swan

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder

Country: United States of America

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

127 Hours

127 Hours

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Sidekick

Sidekick

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Blake Van de Graaf

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Paul D. Hannah

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Universal Studios

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

August 26, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

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This second installment of the Millennium series is an enthralling thriller about espionage, a riveting procedural for police, and a piercing expose about social injustice. It's a brilliant, satisfying novel.

Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

Committed

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller after Eat, Pray, Love. It's an intimate, erudite celebration about love. Elizabeth Gilbert's new book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is coming soon.

Private Vegas by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Private Vegas

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Las Vegas is full of contradictions. It's both seedy and glamorous, secretive, wild and secretive. This city attracts all types of people, especially those who have a secret to keep or want to live in the past.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

By:

Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

August 26, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DJMAX Portable Hot Tunes

DJMAX Portable Hot Tunes

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Pentavision

Dark Void Zero

Dark Void Zero

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, DSiWare

Genre: Action/Platform

Publisher: Capcom

Dragon Collection

Dragon Collection

Platform: Android, iOS, i-mode, EZweb

Genre: Social network game

Darksiders

Darksiders

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: THQ

Disc Drivin'

Disc Drivin'

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2010?

On August 26, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2010?

On August 26, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2010?

On August 26, 2010 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.

Find out more about August 26th

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for August 2010?

August 2010 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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