Historical Events
- Half a million people take part in a peace march in Barcelona, following terrorist attacks
- Hurricane Harvey downgraded to a tropical storm, National Hurricane Center warns of “multiday rainfall disaster”
Sports History
Manchester City scores a 2-1 win at Bournemouth to start EPL record 18 game winning streak; Raheem Sterling scores for City but is sent off with 2 yellow cards in injury time
- Violent clashes after conviction of spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh kill 31 in Panchkula, 120 admitted to hospital
- Women's Rugby World Cup: New Zealand Black Ferns defeat England 41-32 in the final in Belfast
About August 26, 2017
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
#1 Song: New Rules - Dua Lipa
