Historical Events
- The 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's all-new composite airliner, receives certification from the EASA and the FAA
Famous Deaths
- George Band, English mountaineer (1st to climb Kangchenjunga, world's 3rd highest mountain), dies at 82
- John McAleese, British SAS Trooper, Team leader during 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege (b. 1949)
2011 Highlights
About August 26, 2011
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy Perry
#1 Song: Don't Go - Wretch 32 Ft. Josh Kumra
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