Thursday January 26, 2017: on this day

January 26, 2017 was the 26th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 26, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 26, 2017, who was born and died on January 26, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran), movies (e.g. Training Day, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Rosario Tijeras) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 2017?


January 26, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2017 can also be written as 1/26/2017 in the US and as 26/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

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January 26, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 2017:

  • Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.
  • The libyan national army claims to have captured ansar al-sharia's last stronghold in benghazi.
  • Over four million barrels are not being delivered by caribbean sea tankers because venezuela's state-owned natural gas and oil company is unable pay for hull cleaning and inspections.
  • At least 27 children are killed in jowzjan province of afghanistan by heavy snow and freezing temperatures for two to three days.
  • A series of avalanches close to the line of control in jammu & kashmir kills at least 14 indian army soldiers as well as four civilians.
  • The meeting with donald trump is cancelled by enrique pena nieto, the mexican president. he cited his plans to build a wall along the border between the two countries.
  • Donald trump has called for a 20% tariff to mexican imports in order to cover the cost of the u.s.-mexico border wall. white house press secretary sean spicer stated that this idea is being considered by the administration to make mexico pay for the wall.
  • The supreme court of greece has rejected the extradition of eight soldiers from turkey who were accused of being involved in the turkish coup d’etat attempt in 2016.
  • Ousman sonko, a former minister of interior in gambian, is being held in switzerland for human rights violations.
  • After gregory b. starr and victoria nuland declined to remain in the donald trump administration, patrick f. kennedy, joyce anne barr and michele thoren bond resigned from the united states department of state.
  • 2016-2017 gambian constitution crisis: gambian president adama barre returns to gambia, having been sworn in as president of senegal. this brings an end to the country’s political crisis.
  • After being sworn-in as president of gambia in senegal, adama barrow returned to gambia to end the country's political crisis.
  • Ard van der steur, minister of security and justice of the netherlands, resigns following a misinforming the house of representatives about the fallout of a payment scandal.
  • The bulletin of the atomic scientists advances the doomsday clock 30 seconds to two and a quarter minutes before midnight.

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January 26, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 26, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.69
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $121.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.44
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.06

Exchange Rates on January 26, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9361 EUR
  • 1 USD = 114.544 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7941 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3281 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3092 CAD

January 26, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Eupen - Standard : 2 - 2
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January 26, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 2017 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 2017 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 January 26, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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Who was born on January 26, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 3 days old,

or 374 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2619 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2017?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 26, 2017.

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January 26, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 2017:

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

  • Lindy Delapenha

    Jamaican footballer and sports journalist (b. 1927).

  • Barbara Howard

    Canadian sprinter and educator (b. 1920).

  • Tam Dalyell

    Scottish academic and politician (d. 2017).

  • Alan King
  • Mario Quintero
  • Michael Tönnies
  • Anne-Marie Colchen
  • Miikka Toivola

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.

  • Cella Jenner

    Cella Jenner was an English physician who is known for her pioneering work in the development of the smallpox vaccine.

  • Williom Wrigley Jr.

    Founder of the Wrigley Company, which became the world's largest manufacturer of chewing gum.

  • Ernst Weber

    Pioneer in the field of experimental psychology and known for Weber's Law.

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January 26, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 2017:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 2017:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2017 was Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shape Of You
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - Black Beatles
  4. - Starboy
  5. - Closer

January 26, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 2017 was Bad And Boujee by Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad And Boujee
  2. - Black Beatles
  3. - Starboy
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Bad Things

January 26, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 2017 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 26, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Safari
  4. - Hasta El Amanecer
  5. - La Bicicleta

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January 26, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Training Day

Training Day

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

January 26, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

Riverdale

Riverdale

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

Powerless

Powerless

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

January 26, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

Hidden Figures

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#1 New York Times BestsellerThe amazing true story about the NASA black female mathematicians whose calculations fueled some of America's greatest space achievements.

Feversong by Karen Marie Moning

Feversong

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* MacKayla Lane returns with Jericho Barrrons in the epic finale to the heart-pounding Fever series. A world thrown into chaos becomes more treacherous every turn.

The Lose Your Belly Diet by Travis Stork

The Lose Your Belly Diet

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We want to be healthy. We want to be healthy. We want to shed that unwanted fat around our stomachs! With The Lose Your Belly Diet, we can accomplish all of these goals.

What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

What She Knew

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Gilly Macmillan's debut is a gripping psychological thriller about a mother's search to find her son.

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

Milk and Honey

By:

Milk and Honey, #1 New York Times Bestseller is a collection poetry and prose about survival. The book explores the experiences of violence, abuse and loss. Each chapter has a different purpose.

January 26, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on January 26, 2017?

On January 26, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2017?

On January 26, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 2017?

On January 26, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for January 2017?

January 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2017 calendar looked like.

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