What happened on Saturday September 26, 2020?

About September 26th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: An 18-year-old Pakistan-born suspect named Ali H. was identified after conducting a stabbing attack outside the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo. The suspect confessed to the attack, claiming it was in retaliation for the magazine's republication of Muhammad caricatures earlier in the year, reigniting tensions around freedom of expression and religious sensitivities.
  • Day of the week: September 26th, 2020 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about September 26th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on September 26th, 2020.

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September 26, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 26, 2020:

  • Charlie Hebdo Stabbing Attack in Paris An 18-year-old Pakistan-born suspect named Ali H. was identified after conducting a stabbing attack outside the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo. The suspect confessed to the attack, claiming it was in retaliation for the magazine's republication of Muhammad caricatures earlier in the year, reigniting tensions around freedom of expression and religious sensitivities.
  • Charlie Hebdo Stabbing Attack in Paris An 18-year-old Pakistan-born suspect named Ali H. was identified after conducting a stabbing attack outside the former headquarters of Charlie Hebdo. The suspect confessed to the attack, claiming it was in retaliation for the magazine's republication of Muhammad caricatures earlier in the year, reigniting tensions around freedom of expression and religious sensitivities.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Surge in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland experienced a significant COVID-19 case surge, reporting 319 new infections in 24 hours. This marked the second consecutive day of record-breaking daily case numbers, following the previous day's 273 cases, indicating a potential second wave of the pandemic.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Surge in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland experienced a significant COVID-19 case surge, reporting 319 new infections in 24 hours. This marked the second consecutive day of record-breaking daily case numbers, following the previous day's 273 cases, indicating a potential second wave of the pandemic.
  • Boko Haram Attack in Borno State, Nigeria Boko Haram militants launched a violent attack on a security convoy transporting displaced persons back to their homes in Borno State, Nigeria. The assault resulted in eleven deaths and thirteen injuries, further demonstrating the persistent insurgency in the region.
  • Boko Haram Attack in Borno State, Nigeria Boko Haram militants launched a violent attack on a security convoy transporting displaced persons back to their homes in Borno State, Nigeria. The assault resulted in eleven deaths and thirteen injuries, further demonstrating the persistent insurgency in the region.
  • Potential Violent Protests in Portland, Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in anticipation of potentially violent dueling protests in Portland. The emergency was prompted by white supremacist groups traveling from out of state, allegedly organized by the Proud Boys, raising concerns about potential civil unrest and political tensions.
  • Potential Violent Protests in Portland, Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in anticipation of potentially violent dueling protests in Portland. The emergency was prompted by white supremacist groups traveling from out of state, allegedly organized by the Proud Boys, raising concerns about potential civil unrest and political tensions.
  • Car Bombing in Ras al-Ayn, Syria A devastating car bombing occurred in Ras al-Ayn, located in the al-Hasakah Governorate, resulting in at least seven fatalities and ten injuries. The attack highlights the ongoing instability and violence in the region.
  • Security Forces Counter Islamic State Militants in Lebanon Lebanese security forces conducted a successful operation against Islamic State-linked militants, neutralizing at least nine insurgents. This operation was in response to previous attacks that killed four security personnel and three civilians, with three security forces sustaining injuries during the engagement.
  • Car Bombing in Ras al-Ayn, Syria A devastating car bombing occurred in Ras al-Ayn, located in the al-Hasakah Governorate, resulting in at least seven fatalities and ten injuries. The attack highlights the ongoing instability and violence in the region.
  • Security Forces Counter Islamic State Militants in Lebanon Lebanese security forces conducted a successful operation against Islamic State-linked militants, neutralizing at least nine insurgents. This operation was in response to previous attacks that killed four security personnel and three civilians, with three security forces sustaining injuries during the engagement.
  • Militant Attack in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz Region A severe militant attack in Ethiopia's western Benishangul-Gumuz Region resulted in at least fifteen confirmed fatalities, underscoring the ongoing ethnic and regional tensions in the country.
  • Militant Attack in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz Region A severe militant attack in Ethiopia's western Benishangul-Gumuz Region resulted in at least fifteen confirmed fatalities, underscoring the ongoing ethnic and regional tensions in the country.

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September 26, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 26, 2020?


September 26, 2020 was a Saturday and it was the 270th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 2020 can also be written as 9/26/2020 in the US and as 26/9/2020 in UK and Europe.

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September 26, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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September 26, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 26, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 2020 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 September 26, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 02:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 2020.

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