What happened on Sunday July 26, 2009?

Here's what happened on July 26, 2009:

• India Launches First Nuclear Submarine India successfully launched the INS Arihant, its first indigenous nuclear submarine, marking a significant milestone in the country's naval and strategic capabilities.
• Alberto Contador Wins Tour de France Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador won the 96th edition of the Tour de France, a prestigious and challenging multi-stage bicycle race.
• Boko Haram Attack in Bauchi The militant Islamist group Boko Haram launched a violent attack on a police station in Bauchi, Nigeria, triggering a series of reprisals and widespread violence across multiple cities that would last four days.
• Suicide Attack in Grozny A devastating suicide attack at a concert hall in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries.
• Death of Merce Cunningham Merce Cunningham, a pioneering American choreographer who revolutionized modern dance, passed away at the age of 90. Known for his innovative approach to dance and collaboration with avant-garde artists, Cunningham was a significant figure in 20th-century performing arts.
• 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.

Events in 2009

July 26, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 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 in July 2009 calendar

Famous people died on July 26, 2009:

• Merce Cunningham

  Pioneering American choreographer and dancer who revolutionized modern dance through innovative techniques and collaborations.

• John Brockway

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on July 26th

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.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. 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.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Young Money - Every Girl
3. Beyonce - Ego
4. Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
5. Maxwell - Pretty Wings

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 2009

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Someone born on July 26, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 17 days old,

or 824 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5770 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 26, 2009?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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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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