What happened on Monday, August 26, 2013?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2013:

• UN investigative team attacked in Syria On August 26, 2013, a UN investigative team in Syria was attacked while attempting to gather evidence on chemical weapon use. This incident highlighted the dangers faced by international observers in conflict zones. source: reuters.com
• NSA surveillance program revelations On August 26, 2013, further details emerged regarding the NSA's surveillance programs, revealing extensive data collection practices. These revelations sparked widespread debate about privacy and government oversight. source: theguardian.com
• 50th anniversary of March on Washington On August 26, 2013, events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington took place, celebrating civil rights achievements and advocating for ongoing social justice issues. source: npr.org
• 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.

Events in 2013

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

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2013

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

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

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...

• Clyde A. Wheeler

  American soldier and politician (b. 1921).

• Jack Sinagra

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1950).

• Bill Schmitz

  American football player and coach (b. 1954).

• Luigi Lucchini
• Alicja Miguła

Famous people who died in 2013

Famous people who died on August 26th

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. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
2. Katy Perry - Roar
3. Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
4. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
5. Jay-Z - Holy Grail

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. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell - Blurred Lines
2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
5. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home

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

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August 26, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2013

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Someone born on August 26, 2013 is:

12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 27 days old,

or 673 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4714 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2013?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 26th 2026.

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

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 26, 2013.

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