Sunday August 26, 2018: on this day

August 26, 2018 was the 238th day of the year 2018, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 26, 2018 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, 2018, who was born and died on August 26, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2018, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2018?


August 26, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2018 can also be written as 8/26/2018 in the US and as 26/8/2018 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2018 in August 2018 calendar

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August 26, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 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.
  • Afghan authorities claim that the head of isil/k was killed along with ten others in an air and ground operation that took place on saturday night.
  • Pope francis celebrates sunday mass in dublin's phoenix park, ireland, for the world meeting of families.
  • Pope francis is accused by archbishop carlo maria vigano of covering up sexual abuse allegations against theodore edgar mccarrick. pope francis declined to comment on vigano’s allegations.
  • The pope said that parents should not condemn or judge homosexual children upon returning from his visit. he also said that psychiatry can do many things.
  • 2018 kerala floods: 445 people have died in the floods of kerala, and 15 are still missing.
  • The death toll from the kerala floods is now 445. 15 people are still missing.
  • Kermanshah in western iran is struck by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake. it kills at least two people and injures more than 200.
  • Eight people are killed in a chicago house fire.
  • According to the sheriff's report, a mass shooting occurred at a madden 19 tournament held at jacksonville landing mall in jacksonville, florida. two people are killed and nine more are transported to nearby hospitals. reports indicate that the shooter was killed on the spot.
  • 2018 chemnitz stabbing attacks: one man was killed, two others were seriously injured, and violent protests broke out following a stabbing attack in chemnitz.
  • After a stabbing attack in chemnitz (germany), one man is killed and two others are seriously hurt. partially violent protests break out after the incident.
  • Zimbabwean general elections, 2018, emmerson manigwa is sworn-in as president of zimbabwe after an assassination attempt just two months before.
  • After an assassination attempt, emmerson mnangagwa was sworn in as president of zimbabwe.
  • 2018 colombian anti-corruption referendum: colombia holds its first election since 1991's amendment to its constitution. however, it fails to pass anticorruption measures because of low voter turnout.
  • Colombia holds its first referendum after amending its constitution in 1991. however, it fails to pass anti-corruption legislations due to low voter turnout.
  • After an attempt to impeach parliament, iran's finance minister masoud karbasian was fired. this is the second impeachment of parliament this month, following ali rabiei's 8 august.
  • Three people are killed and eleven wounded during a mass shooting at a madden nfl '19 video game tournament in jacksonville, florida.

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August 26, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8597 EUR
  • 1 USD = 111.247 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7781 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3635 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3018 CAD
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August 26, 2018: 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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:00 pm and setting at 07:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 2018.

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Who was born on August 26, 2018?


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, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 5 years 7 months old,

or 67 months and 3 days old,

or 291 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2042 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2018?

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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 26, 2018.

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August 26, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2018:

  • Neil Simon

    American screenwriter and playwright.

  • Barbara Darrow
  • Carlo Della Corna
  • Thomas Joseph O'Brien
  • Inge Borkh
  • Rosa Bouglione

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, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2018:

  • 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, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

Mile 22

Mile 22

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, John Malkovich, Terry Kinney

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Nazar

Nazar

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Soni Razdan

Dying to Belong

Dying to Belong

Release year: 2018

Directed by: William A. Graham

Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Craig Clyde

August 26, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects

By:

Camille Preaker, a journalist covering the murders of two teenage girls in her hometown, is haunted by her troubled past

Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman

Unhinged

By:

Subtitle: "An Insider’s Account of Trump White House"

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians

By:

Rachel Chu finds out that Nicholas Young, her boyfriend, is from Singapore's wealthy family; first in a trilogy

Tailspin by Sandra Brown

Tailspin

By:

Pilot Rye Mallett has to deliver a box to a doctor.

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

Girl, Wash Your Face

By:

Subtitle: "Stop believing the lies about who you are so that you can become who and what your meant to be"

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2018?

On August 26, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2018?

On August 26, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2018?

On August 26, 2018 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.

Find out more about August 26th

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for August 2018?

August 2018 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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Sunday August 26, 2018