What happened on Saturday August 26, 2000?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2000:

• Groundbreaking Chemical Discovery of Argon Fluorohydride Scientists at the University of Helsinki made a significant breakthrough in chemistry by discovering argon fluorohydride, the first known compound containing argon. This discovery expanded understanding of noble gas chemistry and challenged previous assumptions about the chemical inertness of argon.
• Australia Wins First Tri Nations Rugby Series In a thrilling match in Durban, South Africa, the Australian Wallabies clinched the inaugural Tri Nations Rugby Series with a narrow 19-18 victory over South Africa. The team's success was largely attributed to the exceptional performance of centre Stirling Mortlock, who skillfully landed 4 penalties and a crucial conversion, securing the championship for Australia.

Events in 2000

August 26, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 2000

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2000

August 26, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Beveren : 4 - 0
• Mechelen - Mouscron : 1 - 5
• St Truiden - Genk : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Montpellier : 0 - 2
• Beauvais - Wasquehal : 0 - 0
• Caen - Lorient : 1 - 2
• Chateauroux - Angers : 3 - 2
• Creteil - Laval : 4 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Lens : 1 - 1
• Lille - Metz : 2 - 1
• Lyon - Troyes : 1 - 0
• Marseille - Guingamp : 3 - 1
• Rennes - Monaco : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Livingston : 0 - 6
• Ayr - Falkirk : 5 - 2
• Barnsley - West Brom : 4 - 1
• Blackburn - Norwich : 3 - 2
• Bolton - Preston : 2 - 0

August 26, 2000 was a Saturday and it was the 239th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2000 can also be written as 8/26/2000 in the US and as 26/8/2000 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2000 in August 2000 calendar

Famous people died on August 26, 2000:

• Lynden Pindling

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2000 was Doesn't Really Matter by Janet, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
2. Sisqo - Incomplete
3. matchbox twenty - Bent
4. Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
5. Joe - I Wanna Know

August 26, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Craig David - 7 Days
2. Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
3. Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
4. Melanie C - I Turn To You
5. Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster

August 26, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Sisqo - Incomplete
2. Ruff Endz - No More
3. Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
4. Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
5. Lil Bow Wow Featuring Xscape - Bounce With Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 2000 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2000 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, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 06:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2000

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Someone born on August 26, 2000 is:

24 years 7 months old,

or 295 months and 28 days old,

or 1286 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9006 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2000?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2000.

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