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August 26, 2009 was the 238th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 26, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 26, 2009, who was born and died on August 26, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Mr. Nobody, directed by Jaco Van Dormael), TV series (e.g. My Fair Lady) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 2009?
- August 26, 2009: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 2009?
- August 26, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 2009?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2009?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 2009?
What day of the week was August 26, 2009?
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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 2009:
- U.s. u.s. senator ted kennedy, massachusetts, is the last kennedy brother to die at age 77 after beating brain cancer.
- Lithuania opens an investigation into claims that it housed a secret cia prison housing al-qaeda suspects. (bbc).
- The government of moldova has announced that it will not be present at the opening of parliament on august 28th.
- French police discover large quantities of explosives and weapons belonging to the terrorist group eta.
- Ali khamenei, the iranian supreme leader, says there is no evidence to support opposition protests.
- Japan's exports drop by 36.5% due to falling demand
- North and south korea are resuming talks to allow families that have been separated since the korean war to reunite for the first time in over two years.
- Zimbabwe refutes reports that president robert mugabe was sick.
- Kidnapping victim jaycee dugard is discovered alive in california after being missing for over 18 years. her captors, phillip and nancy garrido are apprehended.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and 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.
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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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 2009 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on August 26, 2009?
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
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Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 14 years 7 months old,
or 175 months and 30 days old,
or 765 weeks and 1 day old,
or 5356 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 2009.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2009?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
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.
August 26, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 2009:
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Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
- Hyman Bloom
Hyman Bloom was an American painter known for his unique style and contributions to abstract art.
- Luigi Ghedina
- Egidio Marangoni
- Ellie Greenwich
- René Morizur
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Tawfiq Saleh
Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.
- Mathius Erzberger
Mathius Erzberger was a German politician who played a key role in the armistice that ended World War I..
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August 26, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 2009:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 26, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
- Jay-Z - Run This Town
- Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
- Drake - Best I Ever Had
- Ginuwine - Last Chance
August 26, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira - Loba
- Espinoza Paz - Lo Intentamos
- Nelly Furtado - Manos Al Aire
- Paulina Rubio - Causa Y Efecto
- La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Ya Es Muy Tarde
August 26, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mr. Nobody
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Jaco Van Dormael
Starring: Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh Dan Pham
Country: United States of America
A Single Man
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Tom Ford
Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult
Country: United States of America
Ten Inch Hero
Release year: 2009
Directed by: David Mackay
Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles
Country: United States of America
P.S. I Love You
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Richard LaGravenese
Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow
Country: United States of America
The Wackness
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen
Country: United States of America
August 26, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My Fair Lady
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Kate Scholefield
Special Ops Mission
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Military Channel
Nite Tales: The Series
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Deon Taylor
Bollywood Hero
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen
Little White Lie
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Lacey Schwartz
August 26, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
New Moon
By: Stephenie Meyer
Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.
The Girl Who Played With Fire
By: Stieg Larsson
This second installment of the Millennium series is an enthralling thriller about espionage, a riveting procedural for police, and a piercing expose about social injustice. It's a brilliant, satisfying novel.
Breaking Dawn
By: Stephenie Meyer
It was impossible to love the person who was killing your heart. What could you do? How could you flee, or fight when it would cause pain to your loved one? You could give your entire life if you were …
The Accidental Billionaires
By: Ben Mezrich
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "The Social Network," the highly anticipated movie...adapted by Ben Mezrich from his book The Accidental Billionaires." --The New York TimesBest friends Eduardo Saverin, Mark Zuckerberg, had spent lonely nights searching for each other.
Liberty And Tyranny
By: Mark R. Levin
Mark Levin, syndicated radio host, author and long-time bestselling author of the conservative manifesto, is worth your time.
August 26, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo
Alive 4-Ever
BattleForge
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Burn Zombie Burn!
Who was the US President on August 26, 2009?
On August 26, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2009?
On August 26, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 2009?
On August 26, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. 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 August 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
What happened in 2009?
2009 was filled with very interesting events such as
- For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
- Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
- Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.
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What was the calendar for August 2009?
August 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
