Wednesday October 26, 2016: on this day

October 26, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 300th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2016 can also be written as 10/26/2016 in the US and as 26/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

Here's what happened on October 26, 2016:

• Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.
• The coastal town of qandala is taken by a militant group belonging to isil in the autonomous puntland area.
• War in afghanistan (2001-present). ghor province governor's spokesperson claims that isil insurgents killed 26 to 42 civilians in his governed provincial, afghanistan.
• Syrian civil war: russian or syrian warplanes are suspected to have launched airstrikes against a residential area in haas village, rebel-held idlib governorate. at least 26 civilians were killed, the majority of them children.
• At least 26 civilians were killed in airstrikes by russian or syrian warplanes on haas village, rebel-held idlib governorate.
• A series of earthquakes strike a central italian region that was already affected by a major august quake. many buildings are destroyed or damaged in several towns.
• An evolutionary biologist from the university of arizona published a paper in nature about the genetic history of hiv. the paper argued that gaetan dugas, a canadian flight attendant, who was for many years "patient zero" of america's aids epidemic, didn't spread the virus. this study shows that hiv was first transmitted to the united states from the caribbean in 1970.
• Gambia has announced that it will join south africa, burundi and south africa in withdrawing from international criminal court. it accuses the court of not paying attention to "western war crimes", such as the kunduz airstrike.
• Nato-russia relations. russia withdraws a request for refuelling three of its warships. this was in response to nato pressure on spain to deny the warships docking.
• Russia withdrew a request to refuel three warships it owns, including admiral kuznetsov (the russian navy's flagship), en route to syria. this was in response to nato pressure to the spanish government not to allow the warships dock.
• The united states has abstained from a vote at the united nations calling for the end of the cuban economic embargo, which was passed for the first time in 25-years.
• 2014-16 venezuelan protests. an unknown gunman kills a venezuelan officer. two more officers are also injured during protests against venezuela's government. approximately 120 supporters of the opposition also sustained injuries during protests.

October 26, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 26, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $114.31
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $60.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.59
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.71

Exchange Rates on October 26, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9164 EUR
• 1 USD = 104.55 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.8174 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3081 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3379 CAD

October 26, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Bologna : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Crotone : 1 - 1
• Inter - Torino : 2 - 1
• Juventus - Sampdoria : 4 - 1
• Lazio - Cagliari : 4 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Mechelen : 2 - 0
• Charleroi - Genk : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Westerlo : 4 - 0
• Kortrijk - Eupen : 1 - 1
• St Truiden - Waregem : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Dundee - Partick : 0 - 2
• Kilmarnock - Hearts : 2 - 0
• Motherwell - Inverness C : 0 - 3
• Rangers - St Johnstone : 1 - 1
• Ross County - Celtic : 0 - 4

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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 2016 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 04:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 2016

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Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

• Hillary Clinton

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

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

• 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

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

• Natalie Merchant

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

• Bob Hoskins

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

• Julian Schnabel

  American screenwriter and painter.

• 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

  Scottish actor and magician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 26th

You are 7 years 5 months old,

or 89 months and 23 days old,

or 390 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2731 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2016?

There are 191 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 26, 2016.

Famous people died on October 26, 2016:

• Dieter Kurrat
• Ezio Santarelli
• Samuele Schiavina
• Giuseppe Alessandrini
• Luciano Rispoli
• Ali Hussein
• Jean-Pierre Kesteman
• Gérard Lamy
• Michael Massee
• Yūichi Takai

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

• Alma Cogan

  English singer (born 1932).

• Delmar Watson

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

• Hoyt Axton

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

• Hattie McDaniel

  American actress and singer (born 1895).

• Louise Beavers

  American singer and actress (d. 1962).

• 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.

• Nikolis Kazantzakis

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

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

Holidays on October 26, 2016:

• 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

October 26, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
3. twenty one pilots - Heathens
4. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You
5. Bruno Mars - 24K Magic

October 26, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
2. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
3. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)
4. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
5. Rihanna - Needed Me

October 26, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 26, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 26, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam - Hasta El Amanecer
2. Carlos Vives & Shakira - La Bicicleta
3. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin - Duele El Corazon
4. J Balvin Featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky - Safari
5. Farruko Featuring Ky-Mani Marley - Chillax