What happened on Thursday August 26, 2010?

Here's what happened on August 26, 2010:

• 2010 Pakistan floods On August 26, 2010, the United Nations reported that the 2010 Pakistan floods had affected over 20 million people, making it one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. The floods, caused by unprecedented monsoon rains, led to widespread displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and a significant loss of life. International aid efforts were mobilized to provide relief to the affected populations. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Mass murder in Mexico On August 26, 2010, a mass murder occurred in Mexico, where armed assailants attacked a group of individuals in a public area, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident underscored the ongoing violence and insecurity in Mexico, often attributed to organized crime and drug cartel activities. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Salmonella outbreak in US eggs On August 26, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of eggs due to a salmonella outbreak. The recall affected over half a billion eggs produced by Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, which were linked to over 1,500 reported cases of salmonella infection. The outbreak raised concerns about food safety and prompted increased scrutiny of egg production practices. source: fda.gov
• HIV Transmission Legal Case in Germany Nadja Benaissa, a German singer, was found legally guilty of grievous bodily injury after knowingly transmitting HIV to a sexual partner without disclosing her medical condition. This case highlighted legal and ethical issues surrounding HIV disclosure and personal responsibility.
• Japanese Political Leadership Challenge Ichiro Ozawa, a prominent powerbroker in the Democratic Party of Japan, announced his intention to challenge Prime Minister Naoto Kan for party leadership. A leadership ballot was scheduled for September 14, signaling potential political shifts in Japan.
• Greek Military Aircraft Collision Two Greek F-16 fighter aircraft collided mid-air south of Crete. Of the three pilots involved, two were successfully rescued, highlighting the inherent risks in military aviation training and operations.

Events in 2010

August 26, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 2010

August 26, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.36
• Apple AAPL: opens at $245.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.78

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2010:

• 1 USD = 84.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0571 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0237 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8008 CNY
• 1 EUR = 107.39 JPY

August 26, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Novara - Triestina : 2 - 0

August 26, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2010 can also be written as 8/26/2010 in the US and as 26/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Famous people died on August 26, 2010:

• Raimon Panikkar

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• Giuliano Manacorda

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August 26, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
3. Katy Perry - California Gurls
4. Enrique Iglesias - I Like It
5. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

August 26, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Usher - There Goes My Baby
2. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
3. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - Miss Me
4. Nicki Minaj - Your Love
5. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 2010 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 2010 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 August 26, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 09:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 2010

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Someone born on August 26, 2010 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 8 days old,

or 814 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 2010?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2010.

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