Sunday August 26, 2012: on this day

August 26, 2012 was the 239th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 26, 2012 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, 2012, who was born and died on August 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whistle by Flo Rida), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. The Inbetweeners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2012?


August 26, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2012 can also be written as 8/26/2012 in the US and as 26/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2012:

  • Unknown organised people have taken the lives of seventeen villagers, including two women, in afghanistan's southern kajaki region.
  • A bus accident near yan'an in shaanxi province of china kills 36 people.
  • Tropical storm isaac:
  • The united states national hurricane center issues hurricane alerts for florida, alabama and mississippi. these four areas are under emergency.
  • Tropical storm isaac has already caused 10 deaths on hispaniola, and one in puerto rico.
  • The pacific ocean off el salvador is shaken by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. tsunami warnings are in effect for costa rica and nicaragua, el salvador as well as guatemala, panama, panama, el salvador, honduras and guatemala.
  • In quebec city, canada, 8 people are killed by legionellosis and 104 are infected.
  • Togo's women announce that they will be on a sex strike for one week starting monday. this follows the lead of liberia's women.
  • Southern california was hit by several hundred earthquakes, the most severe being the one that struck near san diego at 5.5 on richter's magnitude scale.
  • Heads of state meet at the 16th summit of the non-aligned movement, tehran, iran, from august 31 to august 31.
  • Two members of pussy riot, who are alleged to have been the cathedral protesters on february 21st, remain unarrested in russia, ampquotleaveampquot.
  • Libya abdullah al-sha mausoleum's destruction:
  • After saturday's attack on the sidi el-sha'ab mausoleum, tripoli, by unnamed, organized assailants, the president of libya's new legislative congress, mohamed yousef el-magariaf calls the prime minister to an urgent meeting.
  • After harsh criticism following the mausoleum attack, fawzi abdelali, libya's interior minister, resigned. an aide says he resigned ampquotto defend the revolutionariesampquot. it was discovered that mustafa a.g. abushagur, deputy pm, had tweeted saturday that he had asked the interior ministers and defense ministers to respond to friday's desecrations but they did not fulfill their duty.
  • Lydia ko, a 15-year-old amateur from new zealand, wins the canadian women's open. she is the youngest winner ever on the lpga tour.
  • Tropical storm isaac: the united states national hurricane center issues hurricane alerts for florida, alabama and mississippi. these four areas are under emergency. (fox news).tropical storm isaac has already caused 10 deaths on hispaniola, and one in puerto rico.
  • After harsh criticism following the mausoleum attack, fawzi abdelali, libya's interior minister, resigns. a close aide said that he quit "to defend the revolutionaries." it was discovered that mustafa a.g. abushagur, deputy pm, had tweeted saturday, in reference to friday's desecrations. he said, "i asked the interior ministers to intervene yesterday, but they did not fulfill their duty to protect these places."

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August 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Lazio : 0 - 1
  • Chievo - Bologna : 2 - 0
  • Genoa - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Milan - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
  • Palermo - Napoli : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Lokeren : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - Schalke 04 : 2 - 2
  • Stuttgart - Wolfsburg : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Aalen : 0 - 1
  • Ingolstadt - Frankfurt FSV : 0 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Munich 1860 : 0 - 0
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August 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 26, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2012 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, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 2012.

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Who was born on August 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan 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 Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa 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 Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke 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 Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American 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 Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 2 days old,

or 604 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4232 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2012?

There are 151 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, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2012.

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August 26, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2012:

  • Russ Alben

    American composer and businessman (b. 1929).

  • Krzysztof Wilmanski

    Polish-german physicist and academic (b. 1940).

  • Jacques Bensimon

    Canadian director and producer (b. 1943).

  • Reginald Bartholomew

    American academic and diplomat, united states ambassador to italy (b. 1936).

  • Luigi Nardo
  • A. K. Hangal
  • Stéphane Slima

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino 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.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th

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August 26, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2012:

  • 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
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August 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2012 was Whistle by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whistle
  2. - Lights
  3. - Call Me Maybe
  4. - Wide Awake
  5. - Payphone

August 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - No Lie
  2. - Bag Of Money
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Mercy
  5. - Amen

August 26, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2012 was Yo No Soy Un Monstruo by Elvis Crespo Featuring Ilegales, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 26, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo No Soy Un Monstruo
  2. - Sin Respiracion
  3. - Amor Confuso
  4. - Mirando Al Cielo
  5. - Pasarela

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August 26, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

August 26, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

I, Michael Bennett

By:

Officers shot Detective Michael Bennett as he was being held by a notorious Mexican crime lord. This led to a fatal chase that left Bennett's friend Hughie McDonough in the grave. The prisoner, who is now in jail, vows to …

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

The Light Between Oceans

By:

The years-long New York Times bestseller and major motion picture from Spielberg's Dreamworks is "irresistible...seductive...with a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page" (O, The Oprah Magazine).After

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin

Where We Belong

By:

Emily Giffin, author of many blockbuster novels, is the New York Times bestseller "Where We Belong". It tells the story of two women: their families and the love that binds them together. Marian Caldwell, 36 years old, is a television …

August 26, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Cars: Hit the Road

Crazy Cars: Hit the Road

Platform: PC, iOS, Android

Publisher: Microïds

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

Platform: Wii Nintendo 3DS Microsoft Windows

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2012?

On August 26, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2012?

On August 26, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2012?

On August 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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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.

Find out more about August 26th

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for August 2012?

August 2012 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.

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