Thursday October 26, 2017: on this day
October 26, 2017 was the 299th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 26, 2017, who was born and died on October 26, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 26, 2017?
- October 26, 2017: What happened on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 26, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 26, 2017?
- October 26, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 26, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
- October 26, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 26, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 26, 2017?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2017?
- Who was the Pope on October 26, 2017?
What day of the week was October 26, 2017?
October 26, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 26, 2017 can also be written as 10/26/2017 in the US and as 26/10/2017 in UK and Europe.
October 26, 2017: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 26, 2017:
- Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
- Based on u.s intelligence's conclusion that they attempted to interfere in the 2016 u.s. presidential election for the russian government, twitter has banned all russian news agencies rt or sputnik ads.
- Tangerang fireworks explosion: a blast at a fireworks plant west of jakarta in indonesia kills at most 47 people and injures 35 others.
- 2017 rail accidents: four people, three military conscripts (and a train passenger), are killed and four are injured when a passenger train collides into an off-road military truck at raseborg in finland.
- After a train carrying passengers collides with an offroad military truck in raseborg (finland), four people are killed, including three military conscripts as well as a passenger.
- Helicopter incidents and accidents: eight people were reported missing after a russian mi-8 helicopter crashed into the ocean off svalbard. a search and rescue operation has begun.
- Eight people were reported to be missing after a russian mi-8 helicopter crashed into the ocean off svalbard. an operation for search and rescue is in progress.
- 2017 spanish constitutional crisis: at most two catalan officials defect to the junts pel si party, as catalan president carles puigdemont cancels a speech about snap elections. puigdemont intends to withdraw from spain's declaration of independence.
- Two catalan officials have defected from the junts pel si ruling party, as catalan president carles puigdemont cancels a speech about snap elections. puigdemont intends to withdraw from spain's declaration of independence.
- Politics in the netherlands: prime minister mark rutte introduces his third cabinet. the record-breaking 225 days were spent in negotiations to create the government made up of vvd and d66, cda, cda, and cu.
- Irs targeting controversy: two lawsuits were settled by the department of justice of trump's administration alleging that the obama administration's internal revenue service had targeted conservative groups.
- Two lawsuits alleging that the obama administration's internal revenue service had targeted conservative groups were settled by trump's department of justice.
- Assassination john f. kennedy: nearly 3000 files regarding the 1963 assassination president john f. kennedy have been released. however, president donald trump has ordered that others be withheld due to national security concerns. according to a 1992 law, the documents were due for release today.
- October 2017, kenyan presidential election: kenyan voters go to the polls after the annulment results of the kenyan general elections. after an opposition boycott, the president of kenya uhuru kenyatta is elected with a 98% majority.
- Kenyan voters will vote in elections following an annulment of results from the kenyan general elections. after an opposition boycott, uhuru kenyatta is elected president of kenya with a 98% majority.
- Sakharov prize: venezuela's democratic government wins the sakharov prize. this is the top award for human rights in the european union.
- The european union's highest human rights award, the sakharov prize, is awarded to venezuela's democratic opposition.
October 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 26, 2017:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $157.23
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $79.20
- General Electric GE: opens at $21.57
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.31
Exchange Rates on October 26, 2017:
- 1 USD = 0.8585 EUR
- 1 USD = 114.098 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.7611 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.3058 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.2852 CAD
October 26, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 26, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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October 26, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 26, 2017 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 11:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 2017.
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Get your map!Who was born on October 26, 2017?
Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:
- Hillary Clinton
American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.
- Seth MacFarlane
Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...
- Aaron Kwok
Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.
- Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.
- Dylan McDermott
American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.
- Natalie Merchant
American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).
- Bob Hoskins
English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
- Julian Schnabel
American screenwriter and painter.
- Roger Allam
He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.
- Steve Valentine
Scottish actor and magician.
October 26, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 6 years 6 months old,
or 78 months
or 339 weeks and 1 day old,
or 2374 days old,
if you were born on October 26, 2017.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2017?
There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2017?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 26, 2017.
October 26, 2017: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 26, 2017:
- Masayoshi Nagata
Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
- Ali Ashraf Darvishian
Iranian novelist, short story writer and academic.
- Alan Scholefield
- Ed Laschuk
What famous deaths happened on October 26th?
Famous deaths on October 26th:
- Alma Cogan
English singer (born 1932).
- Delmar Watson
Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
- Hattie McDaniel
American actress and singer (born 1895).
- Hoyt Axton
American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).
- Louise Beavers
American singer and actress (d. 1962).
- Tutta Rolf
Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.
- Demitris Kazantzakis
Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
- Bosten Russell
Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.
- Nicolae Dobrin
Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.
- Nikolis Kazantzakis
Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
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October 26, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 26, 2017:
- Nauru - Angam Day
- Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
- Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Quadragesimus
- St. Rusticus
- St. Gibitrudis
- St. Fulk
- St. Eadfrid
- St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
- St. Cuthbert
October 26, 2017: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 26, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 26, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
- Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
- Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
- Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do
- Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still
October 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2017 was Rockstar by Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 26, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
- Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
- Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid - 1-800-273-8255
- French Montana Featuring Swae Lee - Unforgettable
- 21 Savage - Bank Account
October 26, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2017 was Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.
October 26, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- J Balvin & Willy William Featuring Beyonce - Mi Gente
- Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- Lin-Manuel Miranda Featuring Artists For Puerto Rico - Almost Like Praying
- Wisin Featuring Ozuna - Escapate Conmigo
- Maluma - Felices Los 4
October 26, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 26, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 26, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
October 26, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 26, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 26, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 26, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 26, 2017?
On October 26, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2017?
On October 26, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 2017?
On October 26, 2017 the Pope was Francis.
What is special about October 26th?
October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
- 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.
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 October 2017?
October 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.