Saturday April 26, 2008: on this day

April 26, 2008 was the 117th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 26, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 26, 2008, who was born and died on April 26, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Cinemania) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 2008?


April 26, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 117th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2008 can also be written as 4/26/2008 in the US and as 26/4/2008 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2008 in April 2008 calendar

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April 26, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2008:

  • Casablanca's hay hassani district sees 55 deaths from a fire at a mattress factory.
  • Somali pirates have released 26 members of spanish fv "playa de bakio"
  • Surprise transit strike forces canada's largest transit agency, the toronto transit commission, to close its doors.
  • 2008 turkish invasion into northern iraq: the turkish armed forces attack positions of the kurdistan workers party in northern iraq.
  • After the dissolution on april 18 of parliament, nauruan elections take place.

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April 26, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - St Truiden : 4 - 1
  • Bergen - Germinal : 0 - 0
  • Dender - Waregem : 2 - 1
  • Genk - FC Brussels : 2 - 1
  • Mechelen - Westerlo : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Duisburg : 1 - 1
  • Cottbus - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 1
  • Hamburg - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1
  • Hannover - Hertha : 2 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Werder Bremen : 3 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • La Coruna - Barcelona : 2 - 0
  • Murcia - Sevilla : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cordoba - Las Palmas : 0 - 1
  • Gimnastic - Celta : 2 - 1
  • Hercules - Eibar : 5 - 1
  • Malaga - Sociedad : 0 - 2
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April 26, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 26, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 2008 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 2008 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 April 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 11:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 2008.

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Who was born on April 26, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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April 26, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 29 days old,

or 834 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5842 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2008?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2008.

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April 26, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2008:

  • Árpád Orbán

    Hungarian footballer (d. 2008)[117].

  • Carmen Scarpitta
  • Henry Brant
  • Remigio Yegros
  • Silvano Bassetti
  • José Martinessi
  • Félix Markaida
  • Yossi Harel
  • Bernard Lion
  • Ahmed Bensouda

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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April 26, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 2008:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 2008:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 2008:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2008 was Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bleeding Love youtube
  2. - Lollipop
  3. - No Air
  4. - Love In This Club
  5. - Touch My Body youtube

April 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 26, 2008: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Boy
  2. - Low
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Black And Gold
  5. - 4 Minutes

April 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2008 was Love In This Club by Usher Featuring Young Jeezy, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 26, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love In This Club
  2. - Touch My Body youtube
  3. - Lollipop
  4. - I Remember
  5. - Sexy Can I

April 26, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2008 was Si No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 26, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  2. - Te Quiero
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - Gotas De Agua Dulce
  5. - Te Llore

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April 26, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Street Kings

Street Kings

Release year: 2008

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dave Meyers

Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

Country: United States of America

April 26, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Kung Fu Femmes

Kung Fu Femmes

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tony Laudati

Teenage Kicks

Teenage Kicks

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Craig Boreham

Unhitched

Unhitched

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

April 26, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Appeal by John Grisham

The Appeal

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a packed courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returned a shocking verdict against a chemical firm accused of dumping toxic waste in a small town’s water supply, causing the largest "cancer cluster” in human history.

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

The Last Lecture

By:

Many professors give talks entitled "The Last Lecture". Professors are asked about their death and what is most important to them.

Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

Beautiful Boy

By:

My beautiful boy, what had happened? Our family? What was I doing wrong? These were the gnawing questions that haunted David Sheff's son's journey.

Compulsion by Jonathan Kellerman

Compulsion

By:

Jonathan Kellerman, #1 New York Times Bestseller, has once again tapped into the darkest corners of a city to inspire his brilliant storytelling.

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao

By:

Oscar, a sweet but unhealthyly overweight ghetto geek, dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R.

April 26, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts

Platform: PlayStation 2[1][2]

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Anti-Japan War Online 抗战在线

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: Massive multiplayer online roleplaying game

Publisher: PowerNet Technology

Braid

Braid

Platform: Xbox 360; Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; PlayStation 3

Genre: Puzzle, platform

Publisher: Number None, Inc.; Microsoft Game Studios (X360)

Afrika

Afrika

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment NA Natsume

100 Classic Book Collection

100 Classic Book Collection

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Nintendo HarperCollins

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Who was the US President on April 26, 2008?

On April 26, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2008?

On April 26, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2008?

On April 26, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 26th?

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

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

Find out more about April 26th

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for April 2008?

April 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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