What happened on Monday August 26, 2019?

About August 26th, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 26, 1944, French General Charles de Gaulle courageously led a victory march through Paris, symbolizing the city's liberation from Nazi occupation. Despite the threat of German snipers, de Gaulle's march represented a powerful moment of national pride and resistance.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 2019 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 26, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2019:

  • Paris Liberation Victory March On August 26, 1944, French General Charles de Gaulle courageously led a victory march through Paris, symbolizing the city's liberation from Nazi occupation. Despite the threat of German snipers, de Gaulle's march represented a powerful moment of national pride and resistance.
  • Paris Liberation Victory March On August 26, 1944, French General Charles de Gaulle courageously led a victory march through Paris, symbolizing the city's liberation from Nazi occupation. Despite the threat of German snipers, de Gaulle's march represented a powerful moment of national pride and resistance.
  • Women's Suffrage Amendment Certification On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially certified by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, guaranteeing American women the fundamental right to vote and marking a pivotal moment in the long struggle for gender equality in the United States.
  • Women's Suffrage Amendment Certification On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially certified by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, guaranteeing American women the fundamental right to vote and marking a pivotal moment in the long struggle for gender equality in the United States.
  • Krakatoa Volcanic Catastrophe In 1883, the Indonesian island volcano Krakatoa began a series of cataclysmic eruptions, culminating in one of the most destructive volcanic events in recorded history. The massive explosion caused global climate disruptions and was heard thousands of miles away, killing over 36,000 people.
  • Krakatoa Volcanic Catastrophe In 1883, the Indonesian island volcano Krakatoa began a series of cataclysmic eruptions, culminating in one of the most destructive volcanic events in recorded history. The massive explosion caused global climate disruptions and was heard thousands of miles away, killing over 36,000 people.
  • G7 Emergency Amazon Rainforest Aid During the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, world leaders agreed to an immediate $20 million emergency fund to combat the devastating Amazon rainforest wildfires and launched a comprehensive global initiative to protect this critical ecological region.
  • G7 Emergency Amazon Rainforest Aid During the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, world leaders agreed to an immediate $20 million emergency fund to combat the devastating Amazon rainforest wildfires and launched a comprehensive global initiative to protect this critical ecological region.
  • Edison's Sound-Synchronized Film Technology In 1910, Thomas Edison demonstrated an advanced version of the Kinetophone to reporters, showcasing an early breakthrough in synchronized sound and motion picture technology that would revolutionize the entertainment industry.
  • Edison's Sound-Synchronized Film Technology In 1910, Thomas Edison demonstrated an advanced version of the Kinetophone to reporters, showcasing an early breakthrough in synchronized sound and motion picture technology that would revolutionize the entertainment industry.
  • Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests On August 26, 2019, Hong Kong experienced its 12th consecutive week of pro-democracy demonstrations, with tensions escalating as police drew weapons and fired a warning shot above protesters, highlighting the ongoing political crisis in the region.
  • Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests On August 26, 2019, Hong Kong experienced its 12th consecutive week of pro-democracy demonstrations, with tensions escalating as police drew weapons and fired a warning shot above protesters, highlighting the ongoing political crisis in the region.
  • Johnson & Johnson Opioid Lawsuit Ruling An Oklahoma district court found Johnson & Johnson liable for contributing to the state's opioid addiction crisis, imposing a landmark $572 million fine. This ruling represented a significant legal precedent in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the nationwide opioid epidemic.
  • Johnson & Johnson Opioid Lawsuit Ruling An Oklahoma district court found Johnson & Johnson liable for contributing to the state's opioid addiction crisis, imposing a landmark $572 million fine. This ruling represented a significant legal precedent in holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the nationwide opioid epidemic.
  • Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Lebanese media reported an Israeli aircraft strike on a PFLP-GC military site in Qousaya town, marking the second such incident in Lebanon since the 2006 war, further underscoring the ongoing regional tensions.
  • Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon Lebanese media reported an Israeli aircraft strike on a PFLP-GC military site in Qousaya town, marking the second such incident in Lebanon since the 2006 war, further underscoring the ongoing regional tensions.

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August 26, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 26, 2019?


August 26, 2019 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2019 can also be written as 8/26/2019 in the US and as 26/8/2019 in UK and Europe.

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August 26, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2019:

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August 26, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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August 26, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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August 26, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2019 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2019 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, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 05:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 2019.

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How old is someone born on August 26, 2019?


Someone born on August 26, 2019 is:

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