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About August 26th, 2015, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 26, 2015, James Holmes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2012 Aurora cinema shooting in Colorado, USA, where 12 people were killed and 70 others injured. The sentencing followed a lengthy trial and deliberation.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 2015 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Cheerleader by OMI
- Popular movie: The Martian directed by Ridley Scott
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- August 26, 2015: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 26, 2015?
- August 26, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 26, 2015?
- Back in 2015
August 26, 2015: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 2015:
- James Holmes sentenced for Aurora cinema shooting On August 26, 2015, James Holmes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2012 Aurora cinema shooting in Colorado, USA, where 12 people were killed and 70 others injured. The sentencing followed a lengthy trial and deliberation. source: cnn.com
- Murders of Alison Parker and Adam Ward On August 26, 2015, journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were fatally shot during a live broadcast in Moneta, Virginia. The gunman, Vester Lee Flanagan II, a former employee of WDBJ, shot Parker and Ward before turning the gun on himself. Vicki Gardner, the interviewee, was also injured but survived. source: en.wikipedia.org
- NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Two NATO soldiers were killed in an attack by gunmen wearing Afghan military uniforms in southern Helmand province. The attackers opened fire on a vehicle carrying NATO troops and were subsequently killed when the troops returned fire.
- Oshkosh Corporation Wins Major Military Vehicle Contract Oshkosh Corporation, based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $6.7 billion contract by the U.S. Army to build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), which will replace the traditional Humvee in military operations.
- Chinese Safety Chief Fired Amid Corruption Probe Yang Dongliang, the workplace safety chief of the People's Republic of China, was fired for alleged corruption. His dismissal was triggered by an investigation following the devastating Tianjin industrial explosions.
- Giant Panda Cub Dies at Smithsonian Zoo A tiny giant panda cub born on Saturday at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. died, marking a sad moment for the zoo's conservation efforts.
August 26, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 26, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 26, 2015:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $107.08
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.01
- General Electric GE: opens at $23.85
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.09
Exchange Rates on August 26, 2015:
- 1 USD = 0.8816 EUR
- 1 USD = 120.265 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.6461 GBP
- 1 USD = 1.404 AUD
- 1 USD = 1.3294 CAD
What day of the week was August 26, 2015?
August 26, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 2015 can also be written as 8/26/2015 in the US and as 26/8/2015 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 2015: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 2015:
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Amelia Boynton RobinsonProminent civil rights activist who was a key figure in the Selma to Montgomery marches, fighting for African American voting rights during...
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Francisco San DiegoFilipino bishop (b. 1935).
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Stefanos ManikasGreek politician (b. 1952).
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Donald Eric CappsAmerican theologian, author, and academic (b. 1939).
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P. J. KavanaghEnglish poet and author (b. 1931).
August 26, 2015: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
- OMI - Cheerleader
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- Silento - Watch Me
- Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MO - Lean On
- The Weeknd - The Hills
August 26, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
- The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
- Silento - Watch Me
- The Weeknd - The Hills
- Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
- Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way
August 26, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
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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, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 26, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 2015 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:14 pm and setting at 03:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.
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How old is someone born on August 26, 2015?
Someone born on August 26, 2015 is:
10 years 10 months old,
or 130 months and 28 days old,
or 569 weeks and 2 days old,
or 3985 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2015?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 26th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2015?
You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 26, 2015.
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The history attached to August 26, 2015 includes James Holmes sentenced for Aurora cinema shooting, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 26, 2015 included “Cheerleader” by OMI, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 26, 2015 included The Martian, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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