What happened on Friday, August 26, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2011:

• UN headquarters bombing in Nigeria On August 26, 2011, a bombing at the United Nations headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, killed at least 23 people and injured many others. The attack was attributed to the militant group Boko Haram, escalating concerns over security in the region. source: bbc.com
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner receives certification On August 26, 2011, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner received its certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This marked a significant milestone for Boeing, allowing the aircraft to enter commercial service after years of delays. source: reuters.com
• Hurricane Irene approaches East Coast On August 26, 2011, Hurricane Irene was reported to be approaching the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations. The storm was expected to cause significant damage across several states. source: nytimes.com
• Ben Bernanke Addresses Central Banks Conference Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers the keynote address at the annual central banks conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, while economic data reveals the United States economy grew by 1.1%.
• Naoto Kan Resigns as Japanese Prime Minister Following the passage of two significant pieces of legislation, Naoto Kan steps down from his position as Prime Minister of Japan, marking a transition in the country's political leadership.
• China Bans Popular Music Tracks The Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China implements a ban on 100 songs from music downloading sites, including popular tracks by Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, in a move reflecting cultural censorship.

Events in 2011

August 26, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2011

August 26, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.88
• Apple AAPL: opens at $371.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.85

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9807 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8064 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3865 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.16 JPY

August 26, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Stuttgart : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Greuther Furth : 1 - 4
• Duisburg - Dresden : 3 - 0
• Ingolstadt - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Girona - Elche : 1 - 4

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Boulogne : 0 - 0
• Angers - Reims : 0 - 0
• Arles - Le Havre : 1 - 0
• Bastia - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Le Mans : 1 - 0

August 26, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2011 can also be written as 8/26/2011 in the US and as 26/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people died on August 26, 2011:

• Patrick C. Fischer

  American computer scientist and academic (b. 1935).

• John McAleese

  Scottish sergeant (b. 1949).

• Manuel Saavedra

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
2. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
3. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 26, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Miguel - Quickie

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

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August 26, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2011

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Someone born on August 26, 2011 is:

14 years 11 months old,

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or 5456 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2011.

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