Historical Events
- Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy becomes first person to fly a jet engine-powered wing across the English Channel.
Famous Deaths
- Marc Moulin, Belgian jazz and rock pianist (Placebo), and journalist, dies of throat cancer at 66
Paul Newman
Paul Newman, American actor (Hud, Hombre, Hustler), auto racer and team owner (Newman/Haas Racing) and charity food company founder (Newman's Own), dies of lung cancer at 83
2008 Highlights
About September 26, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: So What - P!nk- #1 Song: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
#1 Song: So What - 
#1 Song: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon