Monday October 26, 2009: on this day

October 26, 2009 was the 299th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 26, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 26, 2009, who was born and died on October 26, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down by Jay Sean), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Fear Clinic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 2009?


October 26, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2009 can also be written as 10/26/2009 in the US and as 26/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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October 26, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 2009:

  • Zine el abidine ben ali, president of tunisia, wins 90% of the votes. this is his fifth term as president and a new five year mandate in the country’s general election.
  • Jurelang zedkaia, the fifth president of marshall islands is elected following the ouster litokwa tomeing's defeat in a no confidence vote.
  • A three-story building in palma de majorca collapses, causing at least seven deaths and four injuries. at least three colombians are among the dead.
  • Radovan karadzic, bosnian serb leader, boycotts his own trial that begins in the hague
  • After seven years of investigation into the civil war in sierra leone, the un's freetown court will close its doors.
  • Tokyo is the first stop for noriko sakai, a japanese actress and singer.
  • Hwang woosuk, a south korean scientist who cloned stem cells, was convicted of fraud.
  • King abdullah of saudi arabia lifts the sentence of 60lashes for rosanna yaami, a female journalist who was involved in the red lines sexual scandal.
  • After being charged in march 2008 with conspiring against the government, vetrivel jaseeharan (the publisher of "north eastern monthly") was released by a colombo court. in august 2009, the editor was sentenced to twenty years in prison
  • Silvio berlusconi will be tried on 16th november.
  • Tele2 discovers that a crater discovered in northern latvia was not a meteorite strike and is a hoax.
  • Uldis nulle, scientist at the latvian environment, geology and meteorology centre, stated that it is artificial. it is artificial.ampquot
  • Prof. salamat akhtar calls for the repeal of pakistan's blasphemy laws.
  • Scarlet fever has been diagnosed in silvio berlusconi.
  • Elton john, the composer and pianist, cancels his third concert after several days because of flu.
  • Yahoo! geocities, the free web hosting service offered by yahoo!, has been discontinued ten years ago. it was purchased from john rezner and david bohnett.
  • Australian authorities offer a reward of aus$1,000,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the murder of a vampire.
  • After being attacked by a group of twenty young men, a liverpool police officer is now in serious condition.
  • Milan court rules mediaset, run by silvio berlusconi, is anti-competitive to news corporation run rupert murdoch.
  • The conway sextuplets, which were the first to be born on the island, are now back home.
  • After free cataract surgery in nellore (andhra pradesh), at least 10 patients lost their sight.

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October 26, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 26, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $203.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.24
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.61

Exchange Rates on October 26, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 92.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0691 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0185 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8286 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.11 JPY

October 26, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Paderborn - Bielefeld : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Guingamp - Le Havre : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Reading - Leicester : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Vicenza - Mantova : 1 - 1
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October 26, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:25 pm and setting at 12:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Who was born on October 26, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 2 days old,

or 752 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5267 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 2009.

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

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2009.

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October 26, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 2009:

  • Teel Bivins

    American lawyer and politician, 18th united states ambassador to sweden (b. 1947).

  • Yoshirō Muraki

    Japanese production designer, art director, and fashion designer (d. 2009).

  • Troy Smith

    Sonic drive-in was founded by an american businessman (d. 2009).

  • George Naʻope

    American singer and dancer (b. 1928).

  • Jean-François Bergier
  • Sabino Fernández Campo
  • Jacques Bouquet

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

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

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 2009:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down
  2. - Whatcha Say
  3. - Party In The U.S.A.
  4. - Run This Town
  5. - 3 youtube

October 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Forever
  3. - Wasted
  4. - Run This Town
  5. - Break Up

October 26, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2009 was Esclavo De Sus Besos by David Bisbal, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 26, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Esclavo De Sus Besos
  2. - Loba
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Looking For Paradise
  5. - Su Veneno

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October 26, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

October 26, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Bowers

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

October 26, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moonwalk by Michael Jackson

Moonwalk

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Michael Jackson's only autobiography. His life in his own words. Original Foreword by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A new Introduction by Motown founder.

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

Wolf Hall

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WINNER OF 2009 MAN BOOKER PRIZEWINNER of THE NATIONAL BOOKCRITICS CIRCLE AWARD for FICTIONA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREngland is a heartbeat away from disaster.

Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Heat Wave

By:

The tie-in to ABC's primetime program, CASTLE (premiered in March 2009), is HEAT WAVE.

Nine Dragons by Michael Connell

Nine Dragons

By:

Detective Harry Bosch investigates a crime involving L.A.'s Chinese underground.

Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer

Where Men Win Glory

By:

This edition has been updated with new developments. It also includes new material obtained through Freedom of Information Act. Pat Tillman left a multimillion-dollar NFL contract in order to join the FIA.

October 26, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS

Genre: Business simulation, strategy

Publisher: PlayFirst

Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships

Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Playlogic

Battle Poker

Battle Poker

Platform: Wii (WiiWare), PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Left Field Productions

Spider-Man: Toxic City

Spider-Man: Toxic City

Platform: Mobile phone

Genre: Action

Publisher: Marvel Comics

All Star Cheer Squad 2

All Star Cheer Squad 2

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports, Music

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on October 26, 2009?

On October 26, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2009?

On October 26, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 2009?

On October 26, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for October 2009?

October 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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