Tuesday February 26, 2008: on this day

February 26, 2008 was the 57th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 26, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 26, 2008, who was born and died on February 26, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Low by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Unhitched) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 2008?


February 26, 2008 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 2008 can also be written as 2/26/2008 in the US and as 26/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 2008:

  • Millions of florida residents will lose electricity due to a shutdown at turkey point nuclear generating station.
  • Researchers have announced that they have sequenced the corn genome.
  • Five police officers are killed in a bomb blast in khost (afghanistan) while on their way to work.
  • One man, who claimed to be ampquotosama bin londonampquot, was found guilty of operating terrorist training camps in the united kingdom.
  • The new york philharmonic performs in pyongyang, north korea; this is the first event of its kind to take place in north korea.

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February 26, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $117.64
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $34.05
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.42

Exchange Rates on February 26, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.3 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9822 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0758 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.157 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.65 JPY

February 26, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Torino : 0 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - QPR : 0 - 0
  • Burnley - Coventry : 2 - 0
  • Preston - Stoke : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Histon - Stafford Rangers : 3 - 3
  • Torquay - Altrincham : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brechin - Ross County : 1 - 2
  • Peterhead - Alloa : 2 - 2
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February 26, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 2008 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 February 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 09:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 2008.

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Who was born on February 26, 2008?


Famous people born on February 26, 2008:

  • Nela Lopušanová

    Slovak ice hockey player.

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 2 days old,

or 839 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5875 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 2008?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 2008.

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February 26, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 2008:

  • Bodil Udsen

    Danish actress (b. 1925).

  • Buddy Miles

    American singer-songwriter/drummer (the electric flag & the california raisins).

  • Dick Fletcher

    American meteorologist (born 1942).

  • Glory Mukwati

    Zimbabwean politician.

  • Dan Shomron
  • Alberto Ciambricco
  • Ugo Poggi
  • Robert Kraichnan
  • Mira Alečković
  • Jean Chalopin
  • Tyronne Fernando

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Anandi Bai

    One of the first Indian female doctors.

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February 26, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 2008:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 2008:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Low
  2. - With You
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - No One youtube
  5. - Love Song

February 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Now You're Gone
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Chasing Pavements
  4. - Don't Stop The Music
  5. - Work

February 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 2008 was I Remember by Keyshia Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Remember
  2. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  3. - Suffocate
  4. - Just Fine
  5. - Crying Out For Me

February 26, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 2008 was Donde Estan Corazon by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Donde Estan Corazon
  2. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  3. - Te Quiero
  4. - Me Enamora
  5. - Te Llore

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February 26, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Nicholas Stoller

Starring: Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis

Country: United States of America

The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, Molly Hagan

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

February 26, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Monster House

Monster House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gil Kenan

The Battery's Down

The Battery's Down

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jake Wilson

Kleiner Dodo

Kleiner Dodo

Release year: 2007

Fight Quest

Fight Quest

Release year: 2007

February 26, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of American Unreason by Susan Jacoby

The Age Of American Unreason

By:

The Age of American Unreason is a cultural history of the past forty years. It focuses on the convergence of various social forces, which are usually treated as distinct entities. This has led to a perfect storm of antirationalism.

The Match by Mark Frost

The Match

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1956. Since Eddie Lowery, a ten-year old caddie to Francis Ouimet, the U.S. Open Champion, has been celebrated for four decades.

Duma Key: A Novel by Stephen King

Duma Key: A Novel

By:

Stephen King, undisputed King of Horror and #1 New York Times Bestseller author, has written a thrilling novel about what happens when our world is broken down by the supernatural.

Stranger In Paradise by Robert B. Parker

Stranger In Paradise

By:

Paradise is visited by an Apache hitman who arrives to rescue a girl missing and kill her mother. His conscience is overtaking him.

Bratfest at Tiffanys: The Clique #9 by Lisi Harrison

Bratfest at Tiffanys: The Clique #9

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Massie Block - The Briarwood boys have overtaken OCD and are now in control of everything. Worse, the Pretty Committee's status as an alpha is at risk because of the popularity of the soccer boys.

February 26, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Counter-Strike Online

Counter-Strike Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Valve Corporation Nexon Corporation TianCity[1] Gamania IAHgames Megaxus PlayFPS Nexon EU Go Play

Berlitz English Dictionary

Berlitz English Dictionary

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Koch Media

Bratz Super Babiezzzz

Bratz Super Babiezzzz

Platform: Nintendo DS, Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure/Platformer/

Publisher: THQ

Atlantica Online

Atlantica Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG, Tactical RPG

Publisher: NA Nexon America; JP Nexon Co., Ltd.; TW Gamania; VN VTC Games; CN The9 Limited; TH AsiaSoft; DE Nexon Europe; FR Nexon Europe; RU Innova Co. S.à rl; ID PT. Kreon; ESP Ignited Games Inc; BR Ignited G

American McGee's Grimm

American McGee's Grimm

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Turner Broadcasting System

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Who was the US President on February 26, 2008?

On February 26, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 2008?

On February 26, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 2008?

On February 26, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 26th?

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

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

Find out more about February 26th

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for February 2008?

February 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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