Friday October 26, 2007: on this day

About October 26th, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Mexican consulate in New York City is shaken by an explosion. Two thrown handgrenades were used to cause the explosion, which was further enhanced by explosive material. 7 people sustained injuries, several windows were blown out and debris was found in the building.
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 2007 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • #1 UK song: About You Now by Sugababes
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about October 26th, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on October 26th, 2007.

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What day of the week was October 26, 2007?


October 26, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2007 can also be written as 10/26/2007 in the US and as 26/10/2007 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2007 in October 2007 calendar

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October 26, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 2007:

  • The mexican consulate in new york city is shaken by an explosion. two thrown handgrenades were used to cause the explosion, which was further enhanced by explosive material. 7 people sustained injuries, several windows were blown out and debris was found in the building.
  • Un security council urges nepal for early elections of constituent assembly.
  • After receiving a pardon by the current president gloria arroyo, joseph estrada, former president of the philippines is now free.
  • Meeting in lisbon, leaders of russia and the european union meet for their annual summit.
  • When fully completed, the kallang-paya lebar expressway's southern segment in singapore will be the longest subterranean tunnel road in southeast asia.
  • Apple inc. releases the sixth major mac os x release, mac os x 10.5 leopard.

October 26, 2007: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 26, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 26, 2007:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $185.29
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $36.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.00

Exchange Rates on October 26, 2007:

  • 1 USD = 114.17 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9618 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1641 CHF
  • 1 USD = 7.488 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 164.33 JPY

October 26, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Bergen : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Hannover : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Hoffenheim : 2 - 2
  • Greuther Furth - M'gladbach : 1 - 3
  • Mainz - Augsburg : 1 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Offenbach : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Wehen : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Bastia : 1 - 3
  • Amiens - Chateauroux : 1 - 2
  • Angers - Le Havre : 1 - 2
  • Boulogne - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
  • Dijon - Libourne : 3 - 1

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October 26, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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October 26, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 2007 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 2007 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, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 09:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Nov 24, 2007.

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Who was born on October 26, 2007?


Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    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

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    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
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    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
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 2007?


Someone born on October 26, 2007 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 10 days old,

or 866 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6067 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2007?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2007.

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October 26, 2007: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 2007:

  • 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.

  • Arthur Kornberg

    American biochemist and nobel prize laureate in academic science (d. 2007).

  • Friedman Paul Erhardt

    German-american chef and television host (b. 1943).

  • Khun Sa

    Burmese warlord (born 1934).

  • Aleksandr Feklisov
  • Bernard L. Kowalski
  • Edgardo González
  • Jerzy Pietrkiewicz

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    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.

  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    A leading figure of the American women's rights movement, co-founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 2007: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 2007:

  • 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
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October 26, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2007 was Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell'em, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crank That (Soulja Boy) youtube
  2. - Stronger youtube
  3. - Apologize
  4. - No One youtube
  5. - Bubbly

October 26, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 2007 was About You Now by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - About You Now
  2. - Let Me Think About It
  3. - Valerie
  4. - No U Hang Up / If That's Ok With You
  5. - Ayo Technology

October 26, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2007 was No One by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - No One youtube
  2. - Bed
  3. - Until The End Of Time
  4. - Let It Go
  5. - Good Life

October 26, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2007 was Me Enamora by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 26, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Enamora
  2. - Mi Corazoncito
  3. - Estos Celos
  4. - No Te Veo
  5. - Basto

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October 26, 2007: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 2007 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iron Man

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

Cloverfield

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

Gardens of the Night

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Damian Harris

Starring: Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold

Country: United States of America

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Mark Waters

Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, David Strathairn, Mary-Louise Parker

Country: United States of America

October 26, 2007: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 2007 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gangland

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Tulio Demicheli

Moonlight

Release year: 2007

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Marimar

Release year: 2007

Wainy Days

Release year: 2007

Directed by: David Wain

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Xavier: Renegade Angel

Release year: 2007

Country: United States of America

October 26, 2007: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 2007 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Am America (and So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert

I Am America (and So Can You!)

By:

I AM AMERICA (AND SO CAN YOURSELF!) Stephen Colbert's attempt at tying his brain to hardback books. Stephen Colbert explains in plain conversational language (with the occasional grunt or whistle) his view on the most pressing issues of culture: Faith …

Fatal Revenant by Stephen R. Donaldson

Fatal Revenant

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This instant bestseller was a New York Times Bestseller. It also marks the return of the Thomas Covenant series. ?a landmark fantasy saga.? (Entertainment Weekly). In the most eagerly awaited literary sequel in many years, Linden Avery, who was a …

The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan

The Age of Turbulence

By:

The Age Of Turbulence represents Alan Greenspan’s unrivalled reckoning with the current financial world. It is a result of his personal experiences in the command center of the global economy for longer periods and with greater impact than any other …

Where Angels Go by Debbie Macomber

Where Angels Go

By:

Christmas is a time to be an angel. These three angels are irresistible and love their jobs on Earth. They love to help people send prayers to Heaven.

The War by Geoffrey C. Ward

The War

By:

These pages do not contain the voices of scholars or historians. These are the voices of ordinary people who have experienced and won some of the most tragic events in their lives.

October 26, 2007: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 2007 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bubble Bobble Double Shot

Bubble Bobble Double Shot

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Platform game, Action game

Publisher: EU Rising Star Games; NA Ignition Entertainment

Aquaria

Aquaria

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Bit Blot; Ambrosia Software (Mac OS X)

The Act

The Act

Platform: Arcade, iOS

Genre: Interactive movie

Publisher: Cecropia Chillingo (iOS ver.)

Bob the Builder: Festival of Fun

Bob the Builder: Festival of Fun

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Blast! Entertainment

Animal Genius

Animal Genius

Platform: Nintendo DS Personal computer Leapster

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Scholastic, Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on October 26, 2007?

On October 26, 2007 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2007?

On October 26, 2007 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 2007?

On October 26, 2007 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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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.

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What happened in 2007?

2007 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti (ex-Iraqi intelligence chief, half-brother to Saddam Hussein) and Awad Hamed al-Bandar (ex-chief judge of the Revolutionary Court), were executed by hanging in Iraq.
  • Officially, Bulgaria and Romania join the European Union. The European Union also makes the official languages of Romanian, Bulgarian and Irish, along with 20 other languages.
  • A dense, metallic meteorite measuring about 1 inch in diameter falls through the roof of a house in eastern New Jersey.

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What was the calendar for October 2007?

October 2007 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.

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