Monday August 26, 2013: on this day

About August 26th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: Recent CIA documents reveal that Reagan administration officials agreed to provide information to Iraq about the location of Iranian troops during Iran-Iraq War despite knowing Saddam Hussein was planning to use chemical weapons.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 2013 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Dylan O'Brien, Macaulay Culkin
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Oculus directed by Mike Flanagan

More about August 26th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 2013.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2013?


August 26, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2013 can also be written as 8/26/2013 in the US and as 26/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 26, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2013:

  • Recent cia documents reveal that reagan administration officials agreed to provide information to iraq about the location of iranian troops during iran-iraq war despite knowing saddam hussein was planning to use chemical weapons.
  • Snipers attack the u.n. team that is investigating the recent chemical attacks in syria. none of the u.n. delegate are hurt and the team makes it to one of the alleged target sites. john kerry, secretary of state of the united states, describes the attack as "a shameful and a serious offense to humanity and the world" and calls for the appropriate punishment.
  • Khalaf muftah is a former syrian assistant information minister and warns that syria would respond against israel if attacked.
  • The guardian newspaper discusses the 1999 nato kosovo intervention as an example of humanitarian intervention in syria.
  • Three palestinian men were killed in an attack by israeli troops at qalandia, a palestinian refugee camp.
  • Protests have been held nationwide in the philippines against the priority development assistance fund fraud.
  • The supreme court of iraq overturns the term limits for senior positions in government, which allows nouri al-maliki, iraq's prime minister, to run for a third term.
  • All 25,000 applicants to university of liberia failed their entrance exams.
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August 26, 2013: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 26, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $500.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.27

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 98.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0498 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9226 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1212 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.62 JPY

August 26, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Catania : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Dresden : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Real Madrid : 0 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Woking : 2 - 1
  • Alfreton Town - Hereford : 2 - 1
  • Braintree Town - Barnet : 0 - 3
  • Chester - Forest Green : 1 - 2
  • Gateshead - Macclesfield : 2 - 2

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August 26, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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August 26, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2013 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2013 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, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 01:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 2013.

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Who was born on August 26, 2013?


Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan 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 Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa 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 Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke 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 Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American 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 Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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How old is someone born on August 26, 2013?


Someone born on August 26, 2013 is:

10 years 8 months old,

or 128 months and 24 days old,

or 560 weeks

or 3920 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2013?

There are 99 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, 2013?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 26, 2013.

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August 26, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2013:

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Hélie de Saint Marc

    French soldier (b. 1922).

  • Jack Sinagra

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1950).

  • Bill Schmitz

    American football player and coach (b. 1954).

  • Clyde A. Wheeler

    American soldier and politician (b. 1921).

  • John J. Gilligan

    American soldier and politician, 62nd governor of ohio (b. 1921).

  • Gerard Murphy
  • Luigi Lucchini
  • Alicja Miguła

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino 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.

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August 26, 2013: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2013:

  • 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
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August 26, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2013: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Roar
  3. - We Can't Stop
  4. - Radioactive
  5. - Holy Grail

August 26, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2013: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home

August 26, 2013: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2013 was Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2013: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2013 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vivir Mi Vida
  2. - Darte Un Beso
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - El Ruido de Tus Zapatos
  5. - Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti

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August 26, 2013: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2013 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Oculus

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Mike Flanagan

Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane

Country: United States of America

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2013: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2013 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Swathi Chinukulu

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Sri Chakravarthy

About Time

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Falco

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Thomas Roth

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Jodha Akbar

Release year: 2013

August 26, 2013: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2013 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Companions by R.A. Salvatore

The Companions

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"The Companions is one of the most important novels [R.A.] Salvatore ever wrote." It is extraordinarily courageous, powerful, well-constructed, and perhaps Salvatore's most ambitious work ."--Paul.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

The Last Witness by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Last Witness

By:

Matt Payne, a Philadelphia homicide detective, was not expecting to hear from Jim Byrth of Texas Ranger Jim Byrth again. He'd previously broken up a Mexican human trafficking ring.

Mistress by James Patterson, David Ellis

Mistress

By:

This is James Patterson's most terrifying, sexiest standalone thriller since The Quickie. He is unable to control his racing thoughts and is a man obsessed by his obsessions: movies. Motorcycles. Presidential trivia. And Diana Hotchkiss. A beautiful woman Ben knows …

These Few Precious Days by Christopher Andersen

These Few Precious Days

By:

"The days are fading down to a very few. . "" --From "September Song", JFK's favorite. They were the original power couple - outrageously wealthy, irresistible, and infinitely fascinating.

August 26, 2013: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2013 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

4 Pics 1 Word

4 Pics 1 Word

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Word game, Puzzle

Publisher: RedSpell (iOS)[1] LOTUM GmbH (iOS/Android)

Doritos Crash Course 2

Doritos Crash Course 2

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Platform: Android iOS Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Windows Phone Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: 505 Games

Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy

Dracula 5: The Blood Legacy

Platform: Windows, iOS, Android, OS X

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Microïds

Disorder 6

Disorder 6

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Adventure Thriller Visual Novel

Publisher: 5pb.

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2013?

On August 26, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2013?

On August 26, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2013?

On August 26, 2013 the Pope was Francis.

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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.

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What happened in 2013?

2013 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Syrian civil war: There are violent clashes near Aleppo International Airport, in the Battle of Aleppo in Syria. Unconfirmed reports suggest that it has been temporarily shut down.
  • Gunmen ambush a van carrying workers from a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan, to kill five female teachers as well as two others in North-West Pakistan War:
  • Five female teachers were killed and two others were injured in an attack on a van that was carrying workers to their jobs at a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial, Pakistan.

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What was the calendar for August 2013?

August 2013 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.

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