Tuesday July 26, 2016: on this day

July 26, 2016 was the 208th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 26, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 26, 2016, who was born and died on July 26, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 26, 2016?


July 26, 2016 was a Tuesday and it was the 208th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 2016 can also be written as 7/26/2016 in the US and as 26/7/2016 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 2016:

  • Somali civil war (2009-present). al-shabaab claims responsibility for the double suicide car bombing attack on mogadishu, near the african union base at its airport. at least 13 people were killed, seven un guards included.
  • Al-shabaab claims responsibility for the double suicide car bombing attack on mogadishu, near the african union base at its airport. 13 people, including seven un guards, are reported to have been killed.
  • Two men with knives hold a priest, two nuns, and two parishioners hostage at a rouen church in normandy. french police killed the hostage-takers following the murder of jacques hamel (86 years old priest) by slitting the throat. (nbc news) (bbc),
  • Francois hollande, french president vows to wage war on the islamic state of iraq & the levant "by all means" following the assassination of the priest. the group released a video in which the attackers pledged allegiance during the attack.
  • Sand fire: los angeles county declares a state of emergency due to the danger posed by the sand fire. (los angeles daily news). officials evacuate 10,000 homes when the fire spreads to more than 35,000 acres.
  • Due to the danger posed by the sand fire, los angeles county has declared a state of emergency.
  • Officials evacuate 10,000 houses as the fire spreads to more than 35,000 acres.
  • Soberanes fire: california officials have declared a state emergency for the garrapata state park fire in monterey county. it has now grown to 23,500 acres in five days and is currently only 10% contained. six of the major big sur state parks are still closed.
  • Responding to an emergency broadcast by the coast guard, two nearby boats rescued 46 people from the sinking alaska juris fishing vessel in the bering sea, alaska's aleutian islands. no injuries were reported; everyone on board was wearing survival suits.
  • Ten people were killed and 55 others were injured in the torrential rains that battered north korea's north pyongan province. four other people are missing.
  • Relations between palestine and the united kingdom: the palestinian national authority has announced that it plans to sue britain over the 1917 balfour declaration. riyad al-maliki, palestinian foreign affairs minister, says that the document led to massive jewish immigration to british mandatory palestine "at the cost of our palestinian people."
  • According to the palestinian national authority, it plans to sue the united kingdom for the 1917 balfour declaration. riyad al-maliki, palestinian foreign affairs minister, claims that the document led to massive jewish immigration to british mandatory palestine "at the cost of our palestinian people".
  • Stabbings at sagamihara: at least 19 people were killed and 26 more were injured during a knife attack on a facility for people with disabilities in sagamihara (kanagawa prefecture), japan. according to local media, a man surrendered to police.
  • A knife attack on a kanagawa prefecture care center for disabled people left at least 19 dead and 26 more injured. according to local media, a man surrendered to police.
  • Usa freedom kids, a children's group of musicians, plans to sue donald trump.
  • New york city police commissioner bill bratton announced the arraignment three suspects in the more than $5,000,000 in cash and valuables thefts from banks in brooklyn, queens and manhattan in april and may this year.
  • Malcolm turnbull, the prime minister of australia, announces that a royal commission into the northern territory's youth justice system will be held after footage from the four corners program of the australian broadcasting commission shows footage of aboriginal children being tortured at don dale juvenile detention centre. following the report, john elferink was fired as northern territory's minister of justice and corrections. (abc news),
  • Salva kiir, the president of south sudan removes riek machar as his deputy leader and vice president and installs taban deng gai in his place.
  • Hillary clinton is nominated for the democratic party's candidate in this year’s presidential election. she is the first woman to be nominated by a major american party for the presidency.
  • Bill clinton, the husband of hillary clinton, described hillary as a fighter who strives to improve the world. (the sacramento bee).
  • Other democratic leaders who spoke include donna brazile (virginia governor terry mcauliffe), senator barbara boxer and senator tom harkin. senator amy klobuchar is also on the bill. senator harry reid, senator chuck schumer and house minority leader nancy pelosi are former attorney general eric holder, ex-secretary of state madeleine albright, and ex-president jimmy carter. (the chicago sun times).
  • Elizabeth banks, andra day, lena dunham and america ferrera were among the celebrities who made appearances. (the chicago sun times).
  • After returning to abu dhabi, solar impulse 2 is the first solar-powered plane to travel the globe without fuel.
  • For the first time ever in recorded history, every square inch of the united states will experience higher-than-normal temperatures.
  • Juventus, the serie a defending champions, broke the italian transfer record after signing gonzalo higuain, an argentinian forward from napoli, for eur90m (ps75.3m), on a 5-year-deal.
  • The sagamihara stabbings occur in kanagawa prefecture in japan. nineteen people are killed.
  • Hillary clinton becomes the first female nominee for president of the united states by a major political party at the democratic national convention in philadelphia.
  • Solar impulse 2 becomes the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the earth.

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July 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 26, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $96.82
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.52
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.67
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.65

Exchange Rates on July 26, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9098 EUR
  • 1 USD = 104.706 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7609 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3301 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3174 CAD
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July 26, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 2016 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 July 26, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 02:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 19, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 2016.

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Who was born on July 26, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies

    Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.

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July 26, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 8 months old,

or 92 months and 23 days old,

or 403 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2823 days old,

if you were born on July 26, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 2016?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on July 26, 2016.

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July 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 26, 2016:

  • John H. Flood
  • Pia Pera
  • Sandy Pearlman
  • Jacques Hamel

What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Eva Perón

    Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

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July 26, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 25th and July 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  3. - Cheap Thrills
  4. - This Is What You Came For
  5. - Don't Let Me Down

July 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Panda
  4. - Don't Mind
  5. - Controlla

July 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 26, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

July 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - La Bicicleta
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor

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July 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

July 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 26, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

July 26, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 26, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You

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Jojo's new novel, Still Me, featuring Louisa Clark, Me Before You and After You is coming soon! They shared nothing until they fell in love.

The Games by James Patterson, Mark Sullivan

The Games

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PRIVATE: #1 Investigative Agent, #1 Bestselling SeriesBeautiful beaches with white sand, beautiful women and breathtaking natural beauty. . . Although it sounds like paradise on Earth, Jack Morgan, the head of Private International Security, says that this is a place …

The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey by Chris Colfer

The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey

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The fifth book in Chris Colfer’s #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories is here! The Masked Man has taken control of all the royal families of the Land of Stories using the assistance of his army …

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

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#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

The Sister by Louise Jensen

The Sister

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"I did something horrible Grace." I ask for forgiveness ...' Grace isn't the same since Charlie's death. Charlie's last words haunt Grace and she opens an old box from Charlie to find answers.

July 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 26, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on July 26, 2016?

On July 26, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 2016?

On July 26, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 26, 2016?

On July 26, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about July 26th?

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

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for July 2016?

July 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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