Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is a Wednesday. It is day 238 of 2026 (65.2% through the year), ISO week 35, in Q3.
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Today, August 26, 2026, marks day 238 of the year, with the moon in Full Moon phase and the zodiac sign being Virgo. The Roman Catholic Church commemorates the feast day of Alexander of Bergamo, among other blessed individuals. Historically, this date has seen significant events, including the election of Pope John Paul I in 1978 and the release of the Beatles' iconic song "Hey Jude" in 1968. In current events, the Middle Eastern crisis continues, with developments in the Iran-Oman negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced an agreement between Iran and Oman, although Iran's deputy foreign minister has stated that military vessels will not be allowed to transit through the strait. Additionally,...
Today, August 26, 2026, marks day 238 of the year, with the moon in Full Moon phase and the zodiac sign being Virgo.
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Historical Milestones
After a ceasefire was reached in the Russo-Georgian War, Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Russo-Georgian War →A bomb was planted at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, which the FBI later described as the most complex improvised explosive device ever created.
Harvey's Resort Hotel bombing →A conclave elected Albino Luciani as Pope John Paul I, succeeding Paul VI.
August 1978 conclave →Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's Strike for Equality in New York City, in which 50,000 women protested the continuing lack of gender equality.
Betty Friedan →The Beatles released "Hey Jude", which became the then-longest single to top the UK charts.
The Beatles →The U.S. Democratic Party's National Convention opened in Chicago, sparking four days of clashes (pictured) between anti-Vietnam War protesters and police.
Democratic Party (United States) →The Coatzacoalcos earthquake struck near the Mexican state of Veracruz, killing 25 people.
1959 Coatzacoalcos earthquake →Pather Panchali, the first film in The Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray, was released and went on to win many Indian and international film awards.
Pather Panchali →The 1940 New England hurricane formed over the Atlantic Ocean; it would go on to cause widespread damage despite never making landfall in the United States.
1940 New England hurricane →At a cafe in Paisley, Scotland, a woman found the remains of a snail in her bottle of ginger beer, giving rise to the landmark civil-action case Donoghue v Stevenson.
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Questions & Answers
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 falls on a Wednesday.
28 days ago (28 days ago). It is day 238 of 2026 with 127 days remaining in the year.
In Roman numerals, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is written as XXVI.VIII.MMXXVI (Day.Month.Year format).
The moon phase for this date is Full Moon (approx. 97% illuminated). The astrological sun sign is Virgo.