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August 26, 1990 was the 238th day of the year 1990, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 26, 1990 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, 1990, who was born and died on August 26, 1990, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1990, which were the most popular songs (ex. Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Cadence, directed by Martin Sheen), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1990 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1990?
- August 26, 1990: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1990?
- August 26, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1990?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1990?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1990?
What day of the week was August 26, 1990?
August 26, 1990 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1990 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1990 can also be written as 8/26/1990 in the US and as 26/8/1990 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1990: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1990:
- Beth daniel wins lpga northgate golf classic
- Bo jackson hits 4th of 4 consecutive hrs
- Two slain college students found in gainesville, florida.
- In sofia, protestors set fire to the headquarters of the governing bulgarian socialist party.
August 26, 1990: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1990: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1990 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1990 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1990: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1990 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 1990 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, 1990 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:41 pm and setting at 10:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 1990 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1990.
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Who was born on August 26, 1990?
Famous people born on August 26, 1990:
- Lil' Chris
English singer-songwriter and tv personality.
- Mateo Musacchio
Mateo Musacchio is an Argentine professional footballer who has played as a defender for various clubs.
- Lorenzo Brown
Lorenzo Brown is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and internationally.
- Irina-Camelia Begu
Romanian tennis player.
- Rob Scallon
Youtube star.
- Márcio Borges
- Jennifer Martens
- Sebastián Moyano
- Hernán Daniel Santana Trujillo
- Santiago Silva Gerez
- Koen Verweij
- Marcel Aregger
- Mandy van den Berg
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan 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 CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa 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 PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke 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 RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican 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 SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1990: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 33 years 7 months old,
or 403 months and 25 days old,
or 1755 weeks and 6 days old,
or 12291 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 1990.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1990?
There are 129 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, 1990?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1990.
August 26, 1990: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1990:
- Tang Chang
Thai artist (d. 1990).
- Minoru Honda
Japanese astronomer (born 1913).
- Rudolf Marić
- Mário Pinto de Andrade
- Leandro Fusaro
- Vicente Flores Navarro
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino 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.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1990: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1990:
- 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
August 26, 1990: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1990 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1990 was Vision Of Love by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1990: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Vision Of Love
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True
- Poison - Unskinny Bop
- Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory
August 26, 1990: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners In Kryme, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1990: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1990 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Partners In Kryme - Turtle Power
- DNA featuring Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
- Bombalurina - Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
- Blue Pearl - Naked In The Rain
- MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This
August 26, 1990: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1990 was Jerk Out by The Time, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1990: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1990 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Time - Jerk Out
- Janet Jackson - Come Back To Me
- Babyface - My Kinda Girl
- Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me!
- Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
August 26, 1990: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 1990 was Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 26, 1990: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 1990 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Luis Miguel - Tengo Todo Excepto A Ti
- Jose Jose - Amnesia
- Lourdes Robles/Luis Enrique - Gracias A Tu Amor
- Ana Gabriel - Ni Un Roce
- Rocio Durcal - Te Amo
August 26, 1990: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1990 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cadence
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Martin Sheen
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Jay Brazeau, Matt Clark
The Hot Spot
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen, Jennifer Connelly, Charles Martin Smith
The Comfort of Strangers
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson, Helen Mirren
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Cedric Sundstrom
Starring: Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley, James Booth, Dwayne Alexandre
Dances With Wolves
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
August 26, 1990: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 1990 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Parenthood
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Ron Howard
The Last Laugh
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kenny Young
Swamp Thing
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Wes Craven
Wish You Were Here
Release year: 1990
Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Haywire
Release year: 1990
Starring: Brad Slaight
Country: United States of America
August 26, 1990: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1990 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Memories of Midnight
By: Sidney Sheldon
They played the ultimate game: love, lust and death in THE OTHER SIDE of MIDNIGHT. Now, in MEMORIES Of MIDNIGHT, they meet up to play one final time...Shadowed
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
By: Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.
Liar'S Poker
By: Michael Lewis
It was the 1980s. Wall Street was the place. This game was known as Liar's Poker. Michael Lewis was just out of Princeton University and the London School of Economics.
August 26, 1990: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1990 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle Pingpong
Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
European Superleague
Cisco Heat
Balloon Kid
Who was the US President on August 26, 1990?
On August 26, 1990 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1990?
On August 26, 1990 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1990?
On August 26, 1990 the Pope was St John Paul II.
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.
What happened in 1990?
1990 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston scores most points against Cleveland, Oilers 58, Browns 14
- Oakland Athletics sweep Red Sox in 4 games to win ALCS
- New York City MTA stops token redemption at subway stations
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What was the calendar for August 1990?
August 1990 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.
