Tuesday August 26, 2008

US date format: 8/26/2008, UK date format: 26/8/2008

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 26, 2008).

The number one song in US was Disturbia by Rihanna.

The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2008 while The 19Th Wife by David Ebershoff was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Raising the Bar. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Boogie Bunnies or Babysitting Mania.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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August 26, 2008 Events

What happened on August 26, 2008?


Historical Events

  • Russia unilaterally recognizes independence of former Georgian separatist republics Abkhazia, South Ossetia.
  • September 1, 2005 - Hurricane Gustav hits Louisiana as Category 2, killing seven people. It also made landfall in western Cuba as Category 4.
  • Shortly after taking off from Nyala, Darfur, a Sudanese plane was hijacked and flown to Kufra, Libya.
  • Four sailors were injured when the Tamil Tigers launched an air strike on Trincomalee, a major naval base on the east coast Sri Lanka.
  • More than two dozen United States airlines experienced delays due to a communication problem at an Atlanta Federal Aviation Administration facility.
  • A suicide bombing in Diyala province, Iraq has claimed the lives of at least 28 people.
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What happened on August 26 in history? Find out the list of August 26th major events

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August 26, 2008 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Virgo

Virgo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

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August 26, 2008 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 26, 2008?


The day of the week was Tuesday.

August 26th marks the 238th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2008.

There are 127 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Kevin Smith

Starring: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Gerry Bednob

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

Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino, 50 Cent

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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 26, 2008? Which were the top hits on August 26, 2008?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Disturbiayoutube
  2. - Crush
  3. - Forever
  4. - I Kissed A Girl
  5. - Viva La Vidayoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Take A Bow
  2. - Heaven Sent
  3. - A Milli
  4. - Need U Bad
  5. - Put On

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  3. - Para Siempre
  4. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Clay Glen

Destroyed in Seconds

Destroyed in Seconds

Release year: 2008

Spooks: Code 9

Spooks: Code 9

Release year: 2008

Under One Roof

Under One Roof

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Todd Wilson

Sekirei

Sekirei

Release year: 2008

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2008?

Books

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The 19Th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19Th Wife

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It's 1875 and Ann Eliza Young is now separated from Brigham Young, her powerful husband and prophet, who was also the leader of Mormon Church.

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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This remarkable book demonstrates David Sedaris's ability "to transform the mortifications of everyday life into wildly entertaining artwork," (The Christian Science Monitor). It is wilder, more entertaining than ever. Try

The Way Of The World by Ron Suskind

The Way Of The World

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Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and bestselling author, offers a shocking look at America's lost path and the struggle of the nation to regain its moral compass.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

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Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Boogie Bunnies

Boogie Bunnies

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PC

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Sierra Online

Babysitting Mania

Babysitting Mania

Platform: Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: iWin, Majesco Entertainment

Animal Boxing

Animal Boxing

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Destineer

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: PC, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Mystery

Publisher: Real Arcade (Original PC version) Destineer Games (Wii & DS versions) Oxygen Interactive Software (European Wii & DS versions)

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, vehicle construction

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.82
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $172.76
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.58
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.58

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 109.65 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0481 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1002 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.848 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 160.56 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 26, 2008?

On August 26, 2008 the day of the week was Tuesday.

What zodiac sign is August 26, 2008?

On August 26, 2008 the zodiac sign was Virgo.

Who was the US President on August 26, 2008?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2008?

On August 26, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.