Friday August 26, 2016: on this day

August 26, 2016 was the 239th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 26, 2016 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, 2016, who was born and died on August 26, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin), TV series (e.g. Brimstone) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2016?


August 26, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2016 can also be written as 8/26/2016 in the US and as 26/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 26, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 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.
  • A bombing at a cizre police checkpoint results in the deaths of eight turkish officers and injuring 40 others. the attack was carried out by the pkk.
  • Civil war in syria: after a ceasefire with the government, the rebels of syria begin to evacuate the war-torn suburb darayya near damascus. this ends a four-year-long government-imposed siege. the surrender terms stipulate that the 8,000 civilians living in the suburb will be relocated to areas controlled by the regime, while several hundred rebel fighters are allowed to enter the idlib governorate.
  • The ceasefire with the government allows the rebels to begin the evacuation of the war-torn suburb darayya near damascus. this ends a four-year-old siege by government forces. the surrender terms stipulate that the 8,000 civilians living in the suburb will be relocated to areas controlled by the regime, while several hundred rebel fighters are allowed to enter the idlib governorate.
  • Barack obama, the united states president, expands papahanaumokuakea marine national monument offshore hawai'i. this makes it the largest national parks on the planet.
  • Turkey opens istanbul's yavuz sultan selim bridge, one of the largest suspension bridges in the world.
  • Southeast asian haze: in indonesia, fires are blazing and blowing smoke into singapore, engulfing it in darkness.
  • In indonesia, fires burn and smoke into singapore, engulfing it in darkness.
  • One person is killed and four others are injured in an explosion at chimay's sports centre. the cause is believed to be a gas explosion.
  • 2016 central italy earthquake: italy declares a state of emergency following several powerful earthquakes. (cnn) the official death toll has risen to 278.
  • After several powerful earthquakes, italy declares a state of emergency.
  • Official death toll is 278
  • Rodolfo ilanes, bolivia's deputy interior minister, is kidnapped by striking miners and beat to death.
  • Czech police stop an assassination attempt on angela merkel.
  • Rodrigo duterte, philippine president, accidentally reveals that an us$1million ransom was paid to abu sayyaf terror organization in exchange for a norwegian hostage.
  • Oscar pistorius trial: a johannesburg high court rejected an appeal against oscar pistorius' sentencing.
  • The johannesburg high court rejected oscar pistorius' appeal.
  • The france conseil d'etat suspends villeneuve-loubet commune's ban on full-body burkini swimsuits.
  • 2016 zimbabwe protests: police clash with protesters in harare, after a court decided that protests against robert mugabe may continue.
  • After a court decided that protests against robert mugabe could continue, police and protesters clashed in harare
  • Dragonfly 44, a newly discovered galaxy, appears to be dominated by dark matter.

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August 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $107.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.28
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $158.88

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8928 EUR
  • 1 USD = 101.81 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7612 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3207 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2985 CAD

August 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Eupen : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 6 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Hannover : 1 - 1
  • Heidenheim - Wurzburger Kickers : 1 - 2
  • Sandhausen - Stuttgart : 1 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - La Coruna : 0 - 0
  • Espanol - Malaga : 2 - 2
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August 26, 2016: 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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 04:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.

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Who was born on August 26, 2016?


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, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 3 days old,

or 396 weeks

or 2772 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2016?

There are 150 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 26, 2016.

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August 26, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2016:

  • Harald Grønningen
  • Jiří Tichý
  • Ton Pronk
  • Alec Motyer
  • Marta Portal

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).

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August 26, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2016:

  • 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, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - Cold Water
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Heathens
  5. - One Dance

August 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Sucker For Pain
  4. - Panda
  5. - Too Good

August 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor

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August 26, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Justin Lin

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana

Country: United States of America

Nerve

Nerve

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer

Country: United States of America

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Kulipari: An Army of Frogs

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Tad Stones

Four in the Morning

Four in the Morning

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Anthony Simmons

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2016: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2016 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED BY THE TIMES "6 BOOKS to HELP UNDERSTAND Trump's WIN" AND SOON A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED RON HOWARD "You won't read a more important American book this year. "--The

Damaged by Lisa Scottoline

Damaged

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"Scottoline writes gripping thrillers that keep you up all night with plots twisting and turning." -Harlan Coben. Patrick O'Brien, ten years old, is a natural target for school.

Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich, Phoef Sutton

Curious Minds

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Janet Evanovich (bestselling author of Stephanie Plum) teams up with Emmy-winning writer PhoefSutton to create a new series of mysteries that features Emerson Knight, Riley Moon and other dynamic characters. This dynamic duo has undeniable …

Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory

Three Sisters, Three Queens

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Philippa Gregory is the #1 New York Times bestseller. This story tells the story of three Tudor sisters who are united in sisterhood but feel compelled to be enemies when they become queens.

The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer

The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo

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#1 New York Times Bestseller: "Amy Schumer's book is going to make you fall in love with her even more." Schumer is a comic of unbridled causticity (and generally hilarious), and this book shows that. It's a probing, confessional and …

August 26, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2016?

On August 26, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2016?

On August 26, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2016?

On August 26, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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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.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for August 2016?

August 2016 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.

Discover how August 2016 calendar looked like.

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