Tuesday December 26, 2017: on this day

December 26, 2017 was the 360th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 26, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 26, 2017, who was born and died on December 26, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Perfect by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Romper Stomper, directed by Geoffrey Wright), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 2017?


December 26, 2017 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2017 can also be written as 12/26/2017 in the US and as 26/12/2017 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2017 in December 2017 calendar

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December 26, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2017:

  • Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • According to the emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 people at al-shahra souq. this popular market is located in taiz governorate.
  • Saudi arabia's foreign relations: seven israeli chess players have been denied visas for travel to saudi arabia's rapid and blitz chess championships. the two countries do not have diplomatic relations. last-minute visas are granted to iran and qatari players, but ukrainian champion anna muzychuk declines to play because she doesn't want to wear an abaya.
  • Due to their lack of diplomatic relations, seven israeli chess players will not be granted travel visas for the rapid and blitz chess championships. last-minute visas are granted to iran and qatar players, but ukrainian champion anna muzychuk declines to play because she doesn't want to wear an abaya.
  • Russia-syria relations : 40 rebel and opposition syrian groups reject russia’s offer to participate in peace negotiations in january 2018.
  • The russian offer to participate in peace negotiations with syria's opposition and rebel groups was rejected by forty-eight syrian rebels.
  • Sinai insurgency. fifteen militants are being hanged in egypt for allegedly carrying out attacks during the sinai insurgency in 2013. six jihadists were executed in 2015 as the country's last mass execution.
  • Egypt hangs fifteen militants who were accused of attacking the country during the sinai insurgency in 2013. six jihadists were executed in 2015 as the country's last mass execution.
  • Liberian general elections, 2017. liberia's voters will elect a new president through a run-off election. the candidates are joseph boakai (vice-president) and george weah (ex-footballer). weah was elected with 60% vote.
  • Liberia's voters will elect a new president through a run-off election. the candidates are joseph boakai, former footballer george weah. weah was elected with 60% vote.
  • Moroccan mining industry: many protest the working conditions at morocco's coal mines.
  • Doping in russia: u.s. officials have warned grigory rodchenkov that russian agents could be looking for him and that additional security measures are needed to protect his safety.

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December 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 26, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.96
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $170.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.31
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.51

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8429 EUR
  • 1 USD = 113.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7477 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2942 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2687 CAD
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December 26, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 2017 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 2017 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 December 26, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 12:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 2018.

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Who was born on December 26, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 3 months old,

or 75 months and 3 days old,

or 326 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2285 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2017?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 26, 2017.

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December 26, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2017:

  • Irv Weinstein

    American broadcaster and television news anchor (b. 1930).

  • Maurice Borrmans
  • Antonio Lucisano
  • Willie Penman
  • Johnny Bower
  • Gerd Cintl
  • Gualtiero Marchesi

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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December 26, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 2017:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2017 was Perfect by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 26, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Havana
  4. - Gucci Gang
  5. - Thunder

December 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 26, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rockstar
  2. - Gucci Gang
  3. - MotorSport
  4. - No Limit
  5. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)

December 26, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 26, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Gente
  2. - Despacito
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - Mayores
  5. - Escapate Conmigo

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December 26, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romper Stomper

Romper Stomper

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Geoffrey Wright

Starring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie, Alex Scott

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

December 26, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2017

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2017

Happy Ending

Happy Ending

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Raj & DK

She's Gotta Have It

She's Gotta Have It

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Spike Lee

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Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

December 26, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Wonder

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NOW, A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO STARRING JULIA ROTERS, OWEN WILSON AND JACOB TREMBLAY The

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2017), by the author of The Da Vinci Code. Bilbao (Spain) Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, religious iconology, visits the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in order to witness a major announcement: the …

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

The Sun and Her Flowers

By:

Rupi Kaur is the #1 New York Times bestseller in milk and honey. Now, her eagerly awaited second collection, poetry. This is a vibrant, transcendental journey about healing and growth.

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

By:

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson

The People vs. Alex Cross

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The People vs. Alex Cross

December 26, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 26, 2017?

On December 26, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2017?

On December 26, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2017?

On December 26, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. 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 December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for December 2017?

December 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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