Historical Events
Music History
David Gilmour performs with his band and the Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra before a crowd of 50,000 at GdaĆsk Shipyard, Poland
Sports History
New Zealand retain Tri Nations Rugby Series with 45-26 win over South Africa in Pretoria; All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter lands 4 penalties and 4 conversions
Famous Weddings
- "Days of our Lives" actor Billy Warlock (45) weds actress Julie Pinson in Las Vegas, Nevada
- British 2004 X-Factor winner Steve Brookstein (37) weds Scottish jazz musician Eileen Hunter at King's College Chapel in Aberdeen, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Josef Hadar, Israeli violinist and composer (Evening of Roses), dies at 79
- Rainer Barzel, German politician CDU-CSU) and minister, dies at 82
- Sir Clyde Walcott, West Indian cricket batsman (44 Tests @ 56.68; 15 x 100s) and administrator (ICC chairman 1997-2000), dies at 80
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About August 26, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo