Thursday December 26, 2013

US date format: 12/26/2013, UK date format: 26/12/2013

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 26, 2013).

The number one song in US was The Monster by Eminem.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while King And Maxwell by David Baldacci was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Bitten. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Contrast or Dust 514.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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December 26, 2013 Events

What happened on December 26, 2013?


Historical Events

  • Conflict in Central African Republic under the Djotodia government: Six peacekeepers from Chad were killed in clashes within the Central African Republic.
  • Six peacekeepers from Chad were killed in clashes with the Central African Republic.
  • Syrian Civil War: Syrian government forces and rebel fighters agree to a 48-hour truce in Damascus suburb. This could allow food into the area for residents who are under threat of starvation.
  • A 48-hour ceasefire was reached between rebel fighters and the Syrian government forces in Damascus suburb. This could allow food to be allowed into homes that are under threat of starvation.
  • Conflict between Israel and Palestine:: Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes against targets in Gaza Strip. This is after Palestinians launch a rocket from Gaza towards the Eshkol region of southern Israel.
  • After a rocket fired by Gazans at the Eshkol region of southern Israel, the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes against targets in Gaza Strip.
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What happened on December 26 in history? Find out the list of December 26th major events

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December 26, 2013 Famous Deaths


Who died on December 26, 2013?

Other December 26th famous deaths

  • Gerald Ford

    American politician, a lawyer, congressman and Vice-President under Richard Nixon in 1969 and the 38th President of the United States.

  • Zoologist (Gorillas in the Mist), murdered at 53.

  • Teena Marie

    American singer and composer (Born 1956).

  • Jason Robards

    American actor seen in some 170 films in a 40-year career, capped by Best Actor Oscars for "All the President's Men" and "Julia.

See all famous people who died on December 26th

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December 26, 2013 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Snake chinese zodiac sign

Snake

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December 26, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 26, 2013?


The day of the week was Thursday.

December 26th marks the 359th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 5 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Akiva Goldsman

Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly

Country: United States of America

Bullet to the Head

Bullet to the Head

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater, Sung Kang

Country: United States of America

42

42

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni

Country: United States of America

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Ain't Them Bodies Saints

Release year: 2013

Directed by: David Lowery

Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster, Keith Carradine, Nate Parker, Rami Malek

Country: United States of America

We Are What We Are

We Are What We Are

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jim Mickle

Starring: Julia   Garner, Odeya Rush, Kelly McGillis, Michael Parks

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on December 26, 2013? Which were the top hits on December 26, 2013?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - The Monster
  2. - Timber
  3. - Counting Stars
  4. - Say Something
  5. - Royals

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - The Monster
  2. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  3. - White Walls
  4. - 23
  5. - My Hitta

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Royals
  2. - Demons
  3. - Let Her Go
  4. - Sweater Weather
  5. - Team

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Darte Un Beso
  2. - Propuesta Indecente
  3. - Loco
  4. - Vivir Mi Vida
  5. - Que Viva La Vida
Sport Games on December 26, 2013

Sport Games on December 26, 2013


Jupiler League

Football (Belgium)
  • Anderlecht - Waregem : 1 - 0
  • Bergen - Gent : 1 - 0
  • Club Brugge - Waasland-Beveren : 1 - 2
  • Genk - Charleroi : 0 - 3
  • Lierse - Mechelen : 3 - 0
See all Football game results of December 26, 2013

Championship

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Barnsley - Bolton : 0 - 1
  • Blackburn - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 0
  • Blackpool - Leeds : 1 - 1
  • Bournemouth - Yeovil : 3 - 0
  • Charlton - Brighton : 3 - 2
See all Football game results of December 26, 2013

Conference

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Barnet - Luton : 1 - 2
  • Cambridge - Braintree Town : 1 - 0
  • Dartford - Welling United : 1 - 2
  • Forest Green - Aldershot : 3 - 1
  • Gateshead - Halifax : 1 - 1
See all Football game results of December 26, 2013

Division 2

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Rangers - Stranraer : 1 - 1
See all Football game results of December 26, 2013

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Bitten

Bitten

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Harvey Glazer

Riley Rewind

Riley Rewind

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Ray William Johnson

Hinterland

Hinterland

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Jost Althoff

Side Effects

Side Effects

Release year: 2013

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Ravenswood

Ravenswood

Release year: 2013

Directed by: JD Cohen

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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King And Maxwell by David Baldacci

King And Maxwell

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David Baldacci welcomes back Sean King, Michelle Maxwell, former Secret Service agents who became private investigators, in their most dangerous, personal and surprising case yet.

The Gods Of Guilt by Michael Connelly

The Gods Of Guilt

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In the gripping thriller by #1 New York Times bestseller Michael Connelly, defense attorney Mickey Haller returns to his haunting case.

Sycamore Row by John Grisham

Sycamore Row

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER John Grisham will take you back to the beginning.

George Washington'S Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger

George Washington'S Secret Six

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*Now with an afterword that contains never-before-seen research about the identity of the spy network's most secret member, Agent 355!"This is my kinda history book.

Let Me Off At The Top! by Ron Burgundy

Let Me Off At The Top!

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This is the autobiography that every true American needs: A shockingly honest and raw confessional from a national treasure. His humble beginnings were in an Iowa coal mining town.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Contrast

Contrast

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Puzzle, Platform

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dust 514

Dust 514

Platform: PlayStation 3[1]

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: CCP Games Sony Computer Entertainment

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

The Bridge

The Bridge

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Ouya, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U

Genre: Puzzle video game, art game

Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild

Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; 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)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $99.42
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $568.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $37.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.68
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $183.56

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 104.8 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0644 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8965 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.0732 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 143.47 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on December 26, 2013?

On December 26, 2013 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is December 26, 2013?

On December 26, 2013 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.

Who was the US President on December 26, 2013?

On December 26, 2013 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2013?

On December 26, 2013 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2013?

On December 26, 2013 Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on December 26, 2013?

Famous people died on December 26, 2013 include, Arthur Conte, Doctor Tangalanga, Martha Eggerth.