What happened on Monday August 26, 2013?

About August 26th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: A UN team investigating chemical weapon attacks in Syria was targeted by snipers. Despite the attack, the delegates remained unharmed and continued their mission. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the incident as a 'shameful offense to humanity'.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 2013 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about August 26th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 2013.

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August 26, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2013:

  • UN Investigative Team Attacked in Syria A UN team investigating chemical weapon attacks in Syria was targeted by snipers. Despite the attack, the delegates remained unharmed and continued their mission. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the incident as a 'shameful offense to humanity'.
  • 50th Anniversary of March on Washington Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, originally held on August 28, 1963, celebrating the civil rights movement's legacy.
  • NSA Surveillance Program Revelations Edward Snowden's leaks revealed that the National Security Agency has spent millions of dollars reimbursing tech companies for compliance with the PRISM surveillance program, sparking global debates about privacy and government monitoring.
  • CIA Revelation: Reagan's Iraq Intelligence Support Declassified CIA documents exposed that Reagan administration officials provided Iraq with strategic intelligence about Iranian troop locations during the Iran-Iraq War, despite knowing Saddam Hussein's intentions to use chemical weapons.
  • U.S. Army Sergeant Robert Bales Sentenced U.S. Army Sergeant Robert Bales received a life sentence for murdering 16 Afghan civilians during violent rampages in two villages, marking a significant moment in military judicial accountability.
  • Philippines Protests Against Government Corruption Nationwide protests erupted in the Philippines against the Priority Development Assistance Fund fraud, demonstrating widespread public discontent with governmental corruption and demanding transparency.
  • University of Liberia Entrance Exam Failure In an unprecedented educational crisis, all 25,000 applicants to the University of Liberia failed their entrance examinations, highlighting significant challenges in the country's educational system and potential systemic issues with academic preparedness.
  • Xiaolin Chronicles Premiere on Disney XD Disney XD debuts the animated series Xiaolin Chronicles, a continuation of the popular Xiaolin Showdown franchise, introducing a new generation of viewers to the martial arts and mystical adventure storyline.

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August 26, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 26, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $500.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $34.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.27

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 98.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0498 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9226 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.1212 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.62 JPY

August 26, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Fiorentina - Catania : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Dresden : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Real Madrid : 0 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Woking : 2 - 1
  • Alfreton Town - Hereford : 2 - 1
  • Braintree Town - Barnet : 0 - 3
  • Chester - Forest Green : 1 - 2
  • Gateshead - Macclesfield : 2 - 2
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What day of the week was August 26, 2013?


August 26, 2013 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2013 can also be written as 8/26/2013 in the US and as 26/8/2013 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2013 in August 2013 calendar

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August 26, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2013:

  • Hélie de Saint Marc

    French military officer and resistance fighter during World War II, known for his significant role in the French Foreign Legion and...

  • Bill Schmitz

    American football player and coach (b. 1954).

  • Jack Sinagra

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1950).

  • Clyde A. Wheeler

    American soldier and politician (b. 1921).

  • Luigi Lucchini
  • Alicja Miguła

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August 26, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 26, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

  1. - Blurred Lines youtube
  2. - Roar youtube
  3. - We Can't Stop youtube
  4. - Radioactive youtube
  5. - Holy Grail youtube

August 26, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Same Love
  4. - Can't Hold Us
  5. - Hold On, We're Going Home
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August 26, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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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, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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August 26, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2013 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2013 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, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 01:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Sep 19, 2013.

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How old is someone born on August 26, 2013?


Someone born on August 26, 2013 is:

11 years 8 months old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2013?

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