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About July 26th, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador secured his second Tour de France victory, finishing 4 minutes and 11 seconds ahead of Luxembourg's Andy Schleck. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong placed third.
- Day of the week: July 26th, 2009 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- July 26, 2009: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 26, 2009?
- July 26, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 26, 2009?
- Back in 2009
July 26, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 2009:
- Alberto Contador wins Tour de France Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador secured his second Tour de France victory, finishing 4 minutes and 11 seconds ahead of Luxembourg's Andy Schleck. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong placed third. source: newindianexpress.com
- Suicide attack in Grozny On July 26, 2009, a suicide bombing occurred in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, Russia. The attack targeted a government building, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident was attributed to separatist militants. source: reuters.com
- Death of Merce Cunningham On July 26, 2009, renowned American choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham passed away at the age of 90. He was celebrated for his innovative contributions to modern dance and his collaborations with various artists. source: nytimes.com
- Chinese Cyber Attack on Film Festival Chinese hackers targeted the website of Australia's largest film festival in Melbourne, attempting to steal a documentary about Uyghur leader Rebiya Kadeer.
- Severe Weather in Central Europe Extreme weather conditions struck Central Europe, with hurricane-force winds reaching 130 km/h causing seven fatalities in Poland and two in the Czech Republic. In Austria, extensive crop damage occurred, with hail impacting 60,000 hectares and causing at least €20 million in economic losses.
- Wii Sports Resort Release Nintendo released Wii Sports Resort, a popular sports simulation video game for the Wii console.
- Fatal Apartment Fire in Stockholm A tragic fire in an apartment building in Rinkeby, Stockholm, claimed the lives of six people.
- Murder of Vernon Forrest Vernon Forrest, a former world champion boxer, was tragically killed in Atlanta, Georgia, in what appeared to be a robbery-related incident.
- Fernando Chui Elected in Macau Fernando Chui Sai On was elected as the third Chief Executive Officer of Macau, marking a significant political transition in the special administrative region.
- Guinea-Bissau Presidential Runoff Voters in Guinea-Bissau participated in a presidential runoff election between candidates Kumba Ialá and Malam Bacai Sanha, demonstrating the country's democratic process.
- Loren Roberts Wins British Senior Open American golfer Loren Roberts secured his second British Senior Open title at Sunningdale, winning in a playoff against Mark McNulty.
- Nicolas Sarkozy Health Incident French President Nicolas Sarkozy experienced a health issue while exercising, briefly raising concerns about his well-being.
July 26, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 26, 2009?
July 26, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 207th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 2009 can also be written as 7/26/2009 in the US and as 26/7/2009 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 2009:
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Merce CunninghamPioneering American choreographer and dancer who revolutionized modern dance through innovative techniques and collaborations.
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John Brockway
July 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- Drake - Best I Ever Had
- The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
- Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
- Sean Kingston - Fire Burning
July 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
- Drake - Best I Ever Had
- Young Money - Every Girl
- Beyonce - Ego
- Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
July 26, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 26, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 2009 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 2009 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 July 26, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 10:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.
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How old is someone born on July 26, 2009?
Someone born on July 26, 2009 is:
16 years 11 months old,
or 203 months and 27 days old,
or 886 weeks and 4 days old,
or 6206 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 2009?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 26th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 26, 2009.
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Back in 2009
Why 2009 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 26, 2009, a 2009 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 26, 2009 includes Alberto Contador wins Tour de France, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 26, 2009 included “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 26, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make July 26, 2009 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 2009, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to July 26, 2009.
The 2009 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to July 26, 2009.
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