What happened on Wednesday August 26, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2009:

• Death of Senator Ted Kennedy U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving Kennedy brother, passes away at age 77 after battling brain cancer. His death marks the end of an era in American political history, concluding the legacy of one of the most influential political families in the United States.
• Jaycee Dugard Kidnapping Rescue In a remarkable turn of events, kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard is discovered alive in California after being missing for over 18 years. Her captors, Phillip and Nancy Garrido, are apprehended by law enforcement, bringing an end to her prolonged captivity and marking a significant breakthrough in a long-standing missing persons case.
• Lithuania Investigates CIA Secret Prison Lithuania initiates an investigation into allegations of hosting a secret CIA detention facility that potentially housed al-Qaeda suspects, raising significant questions about international human rights and covert intelligence operations.
• Japan's Economic Downturn Japan experiences a significant economic challenge as exports drop by 36.5% due to falling global demand, reflecting the widespread economic impact of the global financial crisis.
• Korean Family Reunification Talks North and South Korea resume diplomatic talks aimed at allowing families separated since the Korean War to reunite, marking a potential breakthrough in inter-Korean relations after more than two years of tension.
• Death of Abdul Aziz al-Hakim Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, a prominent Iraqi politician and theologian who was born in 1953, passes away. He was a significant figure in post-Saddam Iraq's political landscape.
• French Police Uncover ETA Weapons French law enforcement discovers substantial quantities of explosives and weapons belonging to the Basque separatist terrorist group ETA, highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Europe.
• Iranian Supreme Leader Dismisses Protests Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, publicly claims there is no substantive evidence supporting ongoing opposition protests, further escalating political tensions in the country.
• Moldova's Political Uncertainty The government of Moldova announces it will not be present at the opening of parliament on August 28th, signaling potential political instability in the country.
• Zimbabwe Denies Presidential Health Rumors Zimbabwe's government refutes reports suggesting President Robert Mugabe was ill, attempting to quash speculation about the leader's health and political status.

Events in 2009

August 26, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2009

August 26, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $168.92
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.24
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.64

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.2 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0973 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0683 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8315 CNY
• 1 EUR = 134.15 JPY

August 26, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2009 can also be written as 8/26/2009 in the US and as 26/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 26, 2009:

• Dominick Dunne

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• Ellie Greenwich

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
3. Jay-Z - Run This Town
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Drake - Best I Ever Had
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

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

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August 26, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2009 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, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 10:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Someone born on August 26, 2009 is:

15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 18 days old,

or 820 weeks

or 5740 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2009.

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