What happened on Sunday October 26, 2008?

Here's what happened on October 26, 2008:

• US Cross-Border Military Operation in Syria United States Special Operations Forces conducted a controversial cross-border raid from Iraq into Syria, resulting in the reported death of eight civilians according to Syrian government sources.
• IMF Loan to Ukraine The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a substantial US$16.5-billion loan package to support Ukraine during the global financial crisis, aimed at stabilizing the country's economic situation.
• Israeli Political Transition Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni (corrected spelling) abandons attempts to form a coalition government in Israel, calling for early elections and signaling potential political instability.
• Colombian Congressman Released Oscar Tulio Lizcano, a Conservative congressman who was kidnapped by FARC in August 2000, is finally released by Colombian military forces in the Choco Department after eight years of captivity.
• Chilean Municipal Elections Chile holds municipal elections where the conservative Alliance for Chile wins 40% of the mayoral vote, which is considered a significant indicator for the upcoming 2009 presidential election.
• Death of Tony Hillerman Tony Hillerman, renowned American mystery novelist known for his Navajo Tribal Police detective novels, passed away. He was a significant figure in Southwest American literature, celebrated for his nuanced portrayal of Native American culture.

Events in 2008

October 26, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 2008

October 26, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Milan : 0 - 1
• Cagliari - Chievo : 2 - 0
• Inter - Genoa : 0 - 0
• Lazio - Napoli : 0 - 1
• Palermo - Fiorentina : 1 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Standard : 0 - 0
• Gent - Club Brugge : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Hertha : 1 - 1
• Hoffenheim - Hamburg : 3 - 0
• Stuttgart - Bochum : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Koblenz - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Duisburg : 0 - 0
• Oberhausen - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
• Osnabruck - Munich 1860 : 0 - 2

October 26, 2008 was a Sunday and it was the 300th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2008 can also be written as 10/26/2008 in the US and as 26/10/2008 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2008 in October 2008 calendar

Famous people died on October 26, 2008:

• Delmar Watson

  Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

• Tony Hillerman

  Acclaimed American mystery novelist known for his Navajo Tribal Police series, which uniquely portrayed Native American culture and law...

• Delfino Borroni

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2008 was Womanizer by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Britney Spears - Womanizer
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. T.I. - Live Your Life
4. Pink - So What
5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

October 26, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2008 was Spotlight by Jennifer Hudson, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight
2. T.I. - Whatever You Like
3. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
4. T-Pain Featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believe It
5. Jazmine Sullivan - Need U Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 2008 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 2008 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 October 26, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:58 am and setting at 04:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 2008

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Someone born on October 26, 2008 is:

16 years 6 months old,

or 198 months and 18 days old,

or 863 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6044 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2008?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2008.

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