What happened on Sunday August 26, 2018?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2018:

• Death of Senator John McCain Senator John McCain passed away at age 81 after a thirteen-month battle with brain cancer. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, torture survivor, and two-time presidential candidate, McCain was known for his maverick political stance and significant contributions to American politics. He died surrounded by friends and family, leaving behind a complex and influential legacy.
• Madden Tournament Mass Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurred at a Madden NFL '19 video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. The 24-year-old suspect, David Katz, killed three people and wounded eleven others during the gaming event. The shooting shocked the gaming community and raised questions about event security.
• Kerala Floods Tragedy Devastating floods in Kerala, India, resulted in 445 confirmed deaths, with 15 people still missing. The catastrophic event highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather and climate change impacts.
• Emmerson Mnangagwa Sworn in as Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as President of Zimbabwe following an earlier assassination attempt. This marked a significant moment in Zimbabwe's political transition and ongoing efforts to stabilize the country's governance.
• Chemnitz Stabbing Attacks A stabbing attack in Chemnitz, Germany, resulted in one man being killed and two others seriously injured. The incident sparked violent protests and heightened tensions in the region, reflecting ongoing social and cultural conflicts.
• Earthquake in Kermanshah, Iran A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Kermanshah in western Iran, killing at least two people and injuring more than 200. The seismic event underscored the region's geological instability and potential humanitarian challenges.
• Colombian Anti-Corruption Referendum Colombia held its first referendum since the 1991 constitutional amendment, attempting to pass anti-corruption measures. However, the initiative failed due to low voter turnout, reflecting ongoing challenges in political reform.
• Pope Francis in Dublin Pope Francis celebrated Sunday Mass in Dublin's Phoenix Park for the World Meeting of Families, continuing the Catholic Church's global outreach and emphasis on family values.

Events in 2018

August 26, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2018

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

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

Famous people died on August 26, 2018:

• Neil Simon

  Legendary American playwright and screenwriter who revolutionized comedy in theater and film.

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on August 26th

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, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2018

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Someone born on August 26, 2018 is:

6 years 8 months old,

or 80 months and 18 days old,

or 350 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2453 days old,

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

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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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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