Wednesday August 26, 2009

US date format: 8/26/2009, UK date format: 26/8/2009

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 26, 2009).

The number one song in US was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas.

Mr. Nobody, directed by Jaco Van Dormael, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while The Eleventh Victim by Nancy Grace was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching My Fair Lady. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Crime Scene or Bit.Trip Void.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), 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.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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August 26, 2009 Events

What happened on August 26, 2009?


Historical Events

  • 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
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August 26, 2009 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 26, 2009?

Other August 26th famous deaths

  • Catalan philosopher (Born 1918).

  • Lon Chaney

    American actor who was called the "man of a thousand faces" and best known for horror films.

  • Finnish novelist, playwright and short story writer, the best-known author of his country.

  • Kay Francis

    American actress (Born 1899).

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August 26, 2009 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

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

Ox chinese zodiac sign

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August 26, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 26, 2009?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

August 26th marks the 237th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

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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Mr. Nobody

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

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

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

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

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 26, 2009? Which were the top hits on August 26, 2009?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I Gotta Feelingyoutube
  2. - Party In The U.S.A.
  3. - Run This Town
  4. - You Belong With Me
  5. - Use Somebody

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Break Up
  3. - Successful
  4. - Best I Ever Had
  5. - Last Chance

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - New Divide
  2. - Sound Of Madness
  3. - The Fixer
  4. - Use Somebody
  5. - Panic Switch

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Loba
  2. - Lo Intentamos
  3. - Manos Al Aire
  4. - Causa Y Efecto
  5. - Ya Es Muy Tarde

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2009?

Books

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The Eleventh Victim by Nancy Grace

The Eleventh Victim

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"Seconds passed; minutes. Now she could hear movement in the waiting area she just left...it was the metal magazine shelf she was certain that had crashed to the tile.

Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

Born To Run

By:

This epic adventure began with one question: "Why does my foot hurt?" The blissful Tarahumara Indians are isolated by Mexico's dangerous Copper Canyons. They have perfected their ability to run hundreds.

Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner

Best Friends Forever

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Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestseller, presents "a smart, witty fairytale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan. NPR). Valerie Adler and Addie Downs will always be best friends.

Swimsuit by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Swimsuit

By:

Syd, a stunningly beautiful supermodel, vanishes during a photo shoot in Hawaii. Her parents flee to Hawaii in fear of the worst and never expected the horrors that lie ahead.

In Fed We Trust by David Wessel

In Fed We Trust

By:

"Whatever it takes" That was the pledge of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as the worst financial panic since more than 50 years gripped the globe. He struggled to avoid the unthinkable.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Crime Scene

Crime Scene

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: EU Nobilis; NA SouthPeak Games

Bit.Trip Void

Bit.Trip Void

Platform: Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Bullet hell, Rhythm

Publisher: Aksys Games (WiiWare) Gaijin Games (PC)

Anno: Create a New World

Anno: Create a New World

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: City-building, Real-time strategy

Publisher: Ubisoft

Arc Rise Fantasia

Arc Rise Fantasia

Platform: Wii

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Ignition Entertainment

Band Hero

Band Hero

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Activision

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • 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

  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 26, 2009?

On August 26, 2009 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is August 26, 2009?

On August 26, 2009 the zodiac sign was Virgo.

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 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 26, 2009?

Famous people died on August 26, 2009 include, Dominick Dunne, René Morizur, Ellie Greenwich.